Module Information

Module Identifier
LAM5410
Module Title
Nature Conservation Law
Academic Year
2017/2018
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Module Assessment  Written Assignment of 5,000 words  100%

Brief description

The topics covered in this module include an examination of the legal and economic instruments used for promoting nature conservation, as well as the legal protection that exists for endangered/vulnerable species of flora and fauna. Habitat protection is also considered ? Sites of Special Scientific Interest under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and also mechanisms under planning law. These provisions will be critically assessed and the possible reform of the measures will be discussed. As well as the in-depth analysis of UK law, there will also be consideration of the European Wild Birds Directive 1979 and the Habitats and Species Directive 1992. The implementation of these Directives in the UK will be examined and assessed.


Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7