Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Joint Nature Conservation Committee has a separate website

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the statutory adviser to the government and devolved administrations on UK and international nature conservation. Its work contributes to maintaining and enriching biological diversity, conserving geological features and sustaining natural systems.

JNCC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

Guidance and regulation

  1. Marine Conservation Zones: Berwick to St. Mary's
    • Map
  2. Marine Conservation Zones: Bembridge
    • Map
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News and communications

  1. Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed three new independent members
    • Press release
  2. Joint Nature Conservation Committee Chair reappointed
    • News story
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Research and statistics

  1. Statistics on Waterbirds in the UK (2019 publication; includes data up to 2018)
    • Official statistics
  2. Population trends of UK bat species (2019 publication; includes data up to 2018)
    • Official statistics
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. Greater Wash potential Special Protection Area: outcome
    • Consultation outcome
  2. Outer Thames Estuary Special Protection Area extension: consultation outcome
    • Consultation outcome
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. Defra group's strategy: creating a great place for living
    • Corporate report
  2. Joint Nature Conservation Committee annual report and accounts: April 2016 to March 2017
    • Corporate report
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