p. 74321. Nature Conservation
- Elizabeth Fisher, Elizabeth FisherProfessor of Environmental Law, Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford
- Bettina LangeBettina LangeAssociate Professor of Law and Regulation, University of Oxford
- and Eloise ScotfordEloise ScotfordProfessor of Environmental Law, UCL
Abstract
This chapter focuses on nature conservation law. This area of law includes a diverse range of legal regimes which are concerned with protecting the natural environment and includes laws that protect individual species and laws that protection particular areas. Nature conversation regimes exist at the national, EU and international level. The reasons for protection can vary as can by the types of law included in these regimes.
