The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021
These Regulations prohibit a person from burning any specified vegetation on areas of peat over 40 centimetres deep in a site of special scientific interest that is also a European site, unless an exception applies, or the burning is carried out under, and in accordance with, a licence issued by the Secretary of State. A burning notice may be issued under regulation 6 if Natural England believes that specified vegetation is being burned in contravention of these Regulations. Regulation 7 makes provision for a right to make representations to a person appointed by the Secretary of State if Natural England serves a burning notice on any person.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
15 Feb 2021
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In force
01 May 2021
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 20(1) of the Hill Farming Act 1946.
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