Conservation in the United Kingdom

Conservation of the cultural heritage and natural environment of the United Kingdom takes place within a complex legal and institutional structure including both governmental and non-governmental bodies.

The UK Government acknowledges that the natural environment of the UK is depleted and continuing to decline. In response, multiple policies and legislation have been put in place in attempt to protect the natural and built environments and enhance biodiversity.

With the advent of devolved government for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the responsibilities for environment and conservation have become more complicated with a variety of UK-wide, national (to each constituent country) and local bodies, as well as non-governmental organisations, operating in the field.

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