Environment (Wales) Act 2016 part 1. Guidance for section 6 - the biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty. Reporting guidance

Welsh Government, 2025
Environment (Wales) Act 2016 part 1. Guidance for section 6 - the biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty. Reporting guidance Download document

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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Comprises guidance to assist local authorities in the reporting requirements of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 section 6 biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty. Covers: who should produce a section 6 report; purpose and format of reports; content of reports; next steps and review.

History

Last updated: 7 October 2025. Document type: guidance. First published: 8 November 2019. Related to the following: Environment (Wales) Act 2016. Section 6: the biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty (Welsh Government, 2022); Environment (Wales) Act 2016 part 1 - section 6: the biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty. Reporting on section 6 - frequently asked questions for town and community councils (Welsh Government, 2022); and Environment (Wales) Act 2016 part 1. Guidance for section 6 - the biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty. Frequently asked questions (Welsh Government, 2018).

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9781806335206

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  • Environmental planning/land
  • Natural environment
  • Planning and development

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The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.

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