# The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994, Regulation 4: Nature conservation bodies

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in these Regulations “nature conservation body” means Natural England, the Countryside Council for Wales or Scottish Natural Heritage; and references to “the appropriate nature conservation body”, in relation to England, Wales or Scotland shall be construed accordingly.
(2) In Parts IV and IVA of these Regulations, “nature conservation body” also includes the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, and references to “the appropriate nature conservation body” in relation to a European offshore marine site shall be construed as meaning the Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2716/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-natural-habitats-c-regulations-1994/regulation-4
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