Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Prohibit removal or destruction of any wildlife and habitat from private land
Closed
460 signatures
What the petition asks
Call for the Government to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to prohibit the removal or destruction of any wildlife and habitat from private land. A full ecological survey of any site should be carried out prior to work starting.
This should close the existing loophole where a planning application is required before authorities check for existing wildlife. A full ecological survey of any site where potential developments are planned should be required.
I would hope this would prevent the destruction of wildlife and habitat before anyone knows what is there.
I would hope this would prevent the destruction of wildlife and habitat before anyone knows what is there.
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
460
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
25 Mar 2021
Closed
25 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.