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The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom implemented to comply with European Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. In short, the act gives protection to native species (especially those at threat), controls the release of non native species, enhances the protection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and builds upon the rights of way rules in the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The Act is split into 4 parts covering 74 sections; it also includes 17 schedules. The legislation has strength; few amendments have been made to it, and it has acted as a foundation for later legislation to build upon. The compulsory 5 year review of schedules 5 and 8 make it dynamic in terms of the species which it protects.

The Wild Birds Protection Act 1902 (2 Edw. 7. c. 6) was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, given the royal assent on 22 July 1902 and repealed in 1954. It provided that where any person was convicted of an offence against the Wild Birds Protection Acts 1880 to 1896 (the 1880, 1881, 1894 and 1896 Acts), the court was empowered to dispose of any bird or bird's egg in respect of which the offence had been committed. The Act was repealed and replaced by the Protection of Birds Act 1954. Bird sanctuary orders (BSOs) under this Act were replaced by Areas of Special Protection (AoSPs) under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

There have been a few simple amendments to the Wildlife and Countryside Act, such as word changes, increase in fines, etc. Every 5 years the JNCC coordinates a compulsory review of schedules 5 and 8 to add new species that may need protection. A secretary of state can add or remove species at any time. 1995: Restricts licenses issued to control wild birds in order to reduce damage to crops, livestock, etc. 2011: The Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 made some major amendments with regard to control of non native species, the protection of birds, protection of hares and rabbits and associated poaching.

Local authorities (e. g. Southampton City Council) are responsible for regulating public rights of way and enforcing rights of way legislation.

Regulatory bodies (mentioned above). NGOs; the RSPB and RSPCA work with the police to prevent and identify wildlife crime.

Provided below is a list probably incomplete of documents modifying the W&C Act 1981. Statutory Instrument 1988 No. 288: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules) Order 1988 S. I. 1981/288
Statutory Instrument 1994 No. 1151: Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 4) Order 1994 S. I. 1994/1151