The Beavers (England) Order 2022
1Citation, commencement, extent and application
2Amendment of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
3Amendment of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

2022 No. 858

Wildlife, England

The Beavers (England) Order 2022

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 143(1) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 20171 (“the 2017 Regulations”) and section 22(5)(a) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 19812 (“the Act”).

For the purposes of regulation 143(1) of the 2017 Regulations, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the natural range of the species added to Schedule 2 of those Regulations by this Order includes an area in Great Britain.

For the purposes of section 26(4)(a) of the Act the Secretary of State considers that no local authority is affected by this Order.

The Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 26(4)(a) of the Act, given any other person affected an opportunity to submit objections or representations with respect to the subject matter of this Order. The Secretary of State has also, in accordance with section 26(4)(b) of the Act, consulted with Natural England, being the advisory body3 which the Secretary of State considers is best able to advise as to whether this Order should be made.