Natural Resources Law

/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔrsɪz lɔ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Area of law governing the use, management, and conservation of natural resources such as land, water, minerals, and wildlife.
    The company's compliance with natural resources law ensured sustainable logging practices.

Commentary

Typically intersects with environmental and property law; drafting should clarify scope and resource type to avoid ambiguity.

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