Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, defining basic concepts of land ownership and interests in land

Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration, ensuring transparency and security of land ownership and interests

Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key legislation for environmental protection, including waste management and control of emissions on land

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Protection of wildlife, countryside, and designated areas, crucial for land management activities

Agriculture Act 2020: Post-Brexit framework for agricultural support and regulations in England and Wales

Environment Act 2021: Latest environmental legislation setting targets for air quality, biodiversity, and sustainable resource management

Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls land development and use through planning permission requirements

Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Implementation of EU nature conservation directives, protecting specific habitats and species

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000: Regulates public access to private land and protects public rights of way

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: Governs relationship between agricultural landlords and tenants under older tenancies

Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995: Modern framework for farm business tenancies and agricultural leases

Environmental Land Management Scheme Regulations: Post-Brexit replacement for CAP, providing payments for environmental land management

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring safety of workers and visitors on managed land

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulates use and storage of hazardous substances in land management activities

Water Resources Act 1991: Controls water abstraction and water quality in relation to land management

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006: Promotes nature conservation and protection of biodiversity in rural areas