# Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Section 39: Interpretation


In this Part—
“the joint committee” means the Joint Nature Conservation Committee;
“Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26);
“nature conservation” means the conservation of flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features;
“the relevant Northern Ireland department” means the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland;
“research” includes inquiries and investigations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/16/section/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/natural-environment-and-rural-communities-act-2006/section-39
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