The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 was enacted to enhance public access to the countryside and protect wildlife. It introduced a statutory right of access to open country and registered common land, allowing the public to walk freely across mapped areas without being restricted to paths. The Act also aimed to improve the public rights of way network, ensure the protection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), and address the management of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). The legislation sought a balance between public enjoyment and the conservation of natural habitats.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThe Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 was enacted to enhance public access to the countryside and protect wildlife. It introduced a statutory right of access to open country and registered common land, allowing the public to walk freely across mapped areas without being restricted to paths. The Act also aimed to improve the public rights of way network, ensure the protection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), and address the management of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). The legislation sought a balance between public enjoyment and the conservation of natural habitats.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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