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Hedgerows and the law

Hedgerows are an important feature of the countryside, both for their wildlife value and for their landscape and historical importance. A number of laws and regulations protect hedgerow birds or the hedgerows themselves. These pages explain the regulations and how they work. More...

Hedgerows and the law

Bats and the law

Bats are strictly protected under UK law. For detailed information, click on this link. More...

Bats and the law

The Countryside Code and Countryside Access

The latest Countryside Code for England and Wales was launched in July 2004, along with a new Countryside Access website managed by the Countryside Agency. More...

The Countryside Code and Countryside Access