This Act concerns national parks and other protected areas and access to the countryside. The provisions of this Part of this Act shall have effect for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the protected areas. The Act provides for establishment, management and conservation of national parks and nature reserves and for compulsory acquisition of land for purposes of this Act. The Act also concerns public rights of way and access to open country. A local planning authority may make an access agreements for this purpose but may also enforce access.
This Act concerns national parks and other protected areas and access to the countryside. The provisions of this Part of this Act shall have effect for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the protected areas. The Act provides for establishment, management and conservation of national parks and nature reserves and for compulsory acquisition of land for purposes of this Act. The Act also concerns public rights of way and access to open coun
Last modification has been made by The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/125). National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 19 December 2020.
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National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (Chapter 97).
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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