Aim - protect areas of particular interest because of their plants, animals, geological features or land forms
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National Nature Reserve
Designated by - Natural England
Aim - to secure protection and appropriate management to the most important areas of wildlife habitat,to provide a resource for scientific research and recreation
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SPA [rrow]
Designated by - Natural England
Aim - to help protect and manage areas that are inportant forrare and vunerable birds becuase they use them for breeding, feeding, wintering and migration
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SAC
Designated by - EU Habitats Directorive
Aim - provide rare and vunerable animals, plants and habitats with increased protection and management
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Marine Nature Reserve
Designated by - Wildlife and Countryside act 1981
Aim - to conserve and provide opportunites for the study of marine wildlife and interesting geographical and physiographical features
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RAMSAR
Designated by - UK - DEFRA
Aim - to protect wetlands that are of international importance, especially as a habitat for water birds, and ensure a sustainable use of wetlands
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Local Nature Reserve
Designated by - national parks
Aim - to protect the reserve ans surrounding area from damaging activities
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