Designation process: Bolton Fell Moss SAC
Published 26 February 2016
Applies to England
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Background
Bolton Fell Moss was selected to become a Special Area of Conservation as an important area of degraded raised bog, which is still capable of natural regeneration.
Designation process
This site went through the appropriate consultations to reach full designation as a SAC on 25 February 2016.
Designation documents
The documents that support the decision to designate Bolton Fell Moss are the:
- citation - identifying the interests for which the area was designated
- boundary map
- register entry
European site register
The government maintains a public register of all Natura 2000 sites in the UK. The register entry for the Bolton Fell Moss is attached.
To see the full register contact Natural England enquiries: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk. For further information about the site contact: deborah.land@naturalengland.org.uk