Public consultation on Schedule 9 of WCA in England and Wales
Defra and the Welsh Assembly are sought comments on proposals to review of schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The schedule lists non-native species that are already established in the wild, but which continue to pose a conservation threat to native biodiversity and habitats, such that further releases should be regulated. The consultation also includes proposals to ban the sale of certain non-native species.
The consultation closed on 31 January 2008 - Earlier infomraiton is available by clicking here.
Links to the results of the consultation will be available here in due course.
Public consultation on The Invasive Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain
Background
The GB Invasive Non-native Species Framework Strategy is intended to provide a strategic framework within which the actions of government departments, their related bodies and key stakeholders can be better co-ordinated. Its overall aim is to minimise the risks posed, and reduce the negative impacts caused, by invasive non-native species in Great Britain.
This draft strategy was produced by a working group consisting of key stakeholders from industry, Non Governmental Organisations and government. This public consultation was intended to canvass a broad spectrum of views on this large and complex subject.
The consulation was based on the Draft Strategy Document and the Regulatory Impact Assessment and closed on the 23rd May 2007. Although the consultation has now closed, details of the documents and a summary of the results are shown below.
Consultation documents:
- Public Consultation letter (English)
- Public Consultation letter (Welsh)
- The Invasive Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain
- Regulatory Impact Assessment
- Response form to respond by email (word)
- Response form to print (pdf)
- List of organisations consulted
Results
The draft strategy document was downloaded 1,360 times and the consultation received 95 formal responses. These have been analysed and summarised in the summary of responses document.
The joint government response to the consultation - "Conclusion to the consultation on the draft Invasive Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain" is available here.
Public consultation on Schedule 9 of WCA in Scotland
There has recently been a public consultation in Scotland on proposals to amend Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the use of an order made under Section 14A of the Act. The consultation closed on 7th February 2007.
