Wildlife Protection

These pages provide information about Defra's work in protecting wildlife in England and the UK.

In this section:

EU Birds and Habitats Directive
Learn more about these European directives and how they are implemented within the UK
Convention on Migratory Species
Find out how this convention protects migratory species through agreements.
International agreements
Learn about other international agreements designed to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Zoos
Discover more about the zoos in England, the licensing they are subject to and the specialist group set up to ensure that zoos meet conservation, education and scientific research aims.
Dangerous Wild Animals Act
Find out more about the aims of this act, the results of reviewing the act, concerns about the law being observed properly and which animals are subject to the act's licensing requirements.

Page last modified: 27 October 2008
Page published: 23 October 2008