Part 1Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities

Chapter 1Natural England

Constitution and general purpose

1Constitution

1

There is to be a body known as Natural England.

2

Natural England is to have the functions conferred on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

3

Except where otherwise expressly provided, Natural England’s functions are exercisable in relation to England only.

4

English Nature and the Countryside Agency are dissolved and their functions are (subject to the provisions of this Act) transferred to Natural England.

5

Schedule 1 contains provisions about the constitution of Natural England and related matters.