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  Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 - Habitats and Species of Principal Importance in EnglandThe Section 41 List is a list of flora, fauna and habitats considered by the Secretary of State to be of principal importance for conserving biodiversity. The publication of the "England Biodiversity List" satisfies the requirements of Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 for the conservation of biodiversity. The S41 list will be used to guide decision-makers such as public bodies, including local and regional authorities, in implementing their duty under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 "to have regard" to the conservation of biodiversity in England, when carrying out their normal functions. What is on the England Biodiversity List?Fifty-six habitats and 943 species of principal importance are included on the S41 list. Use the following links to download a full list of species and habitats: List of Habitats and Species - November 2008 [excel file format] List of Habitats - November 2008 [word file format] List of Species - November 2008 [word file format] Explanatory note on S41 Biodiversity list Further DetailsFor further information about Section 41 of the NERC Act and other biodiversity related legislation can be found on the Defra website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/biodiversity/action-uk/legislation.htm Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 LinksUK Biodiversity Website National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway)
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