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Marine conservation zones: Poole Rocks

This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One additional feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, and Natural England
• Published: 21 November 2013
• Last updated: 31 May 2019 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Poole Rocks MCZ factsheet

PDF, 4.61 MB, 6 pages

Poole Rocks 2013 designation map

PDF, 182 KB, 1 page

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Details

Poole Rocks MCZ is an inshore site covering an area of around 4 km² and is one of the smaller MCZs. It lies to the east of the entrance to Poole Harbour and approximately 2 to 2.5km to the east of the beachfront at Sandbanks. The site protects an area of rocky outcrops within the sediment-dominated Poole Bay.

Further information

• JNCC interactive map of zones
• Poole Rocks designation order
• Poole Rocks designation (amendment) order (2019)

Published 21 November 2013
Last updated 31 May 2019 + show all updates

1. 31 May 2019

   Updated as one feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.

2. 21 November 2013

   First published.