The text consists of 74 sections divided into 4 Parts: Wildlife (I); Nature Conservation, Countryside and National Parks (II); Public Rights of Way (III); Miscellaneous and General. Part I is subdivided into various Chapters carrying the following titles; protection of Birds (sects. 1-8); Protection of other animals (sects. 9-13); Protection of plants (sect. 13); Miscellaneous (sects. 14-15); Supplemental (sects. 16-27). Part II provides also for marine nature reserves (sect. 36) and the Countryside Commission (sect. 47). Part III concerns the ascertainment of public rights of way and related matters. The Act is completed by 17 Schedules.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · 1981-10-30