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SAC features and SPA supporting habitats: general descriptions

Descriptions providing collective information about the features protected by Special Areas of Conservation and the supporting habitats for Special Protection Areas.

Applies to England

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SAC features and SPA supporting habitats: general descriptions

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Special Protection Area (SPA) protected bird species are reliant on supporting habitats, which are primarily covered by:

  • Special Area of Conservation (SAC) habitats
  • Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) habitats

This document provides descriptions for:

  • features protected by SACs
  • additional SPA supporting habitats that are not covered above
Published 30 March 2015