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.