Conservation in the UK

Government department responsible for environmental protection in the UK

DEFRA

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For an environment of high natural interest locally. Managed by local authorities

LNR

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An environment that contains nationally important populations of rare species. Managed by Natural England

NNR

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An environment containing nationally important populations of rare marine species

MNR

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Conserves habitats for rare or migratory birds under the European Birds Directive

SPA

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Important for preserving biodiversity

SAC

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Protects wetland sites

Ramsar Site

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Agrienvironmental scheme to conserve wildlife

ESS

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Other cards in this set

For an environment of high natural interest locally. Managed by local authorities

LNR

An environment that contains nationally important populations of rare species. Managed by Natural England

An environment containing nationally important populations of rare marine species

Conserves habitats for rare or migratory birds under the European Birds Directive

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