Recognizing the natural heritage of landscape in the law of England and Wales

Jenkins, Victoria

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Recognizing the natural heritage of landscape in the law of England and Wales

Victoria Jenkins

Journal of Environmental Law

Swansea University Author: Victoria Jenkins

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Natural heritage is a term that is little used in the context of environmental law, but it is essential in understanding the connections between people, nature and landscape. Protecting the natural heritage of landscape, recognizing the spatial and temporal connections between people and place, will...

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Published in:	Journal of Environmental Law
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Recognizing the natural heritage of landscape in the law of England and Wales

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