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Wildlife law: control of invasive non-native species

皇冠体育app wildlife law project was proposed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for the Law Commission鈥檚 11th programme of law reform, effective from July 2011.

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Published
11 February 2014

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Ref: ISBN 9780102987751, LC342, HC 1039

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Invasive non-native species are ones that arrive as a result of human action and cause environmental and economic damage. 皇冠体育appy pose a significant threat to ecosystems as well as damaging property and infrastructure. Existing law does not contain sufficient powers to allow for their timely and effective control or eradication.

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Published 11 February 2014

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