Natural England - SSSI owners and occupiers
SSSI owners and occupiers
Information for owners and occupiers of Sites of Special Scientific Interest to assist in the conservation and enhancement of these nationally important sites.
I want to:
- Find out what a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is
- Find out why SSSIs are important
- Find out whether my land is a SSSI
- Find out how SSSIs are designated
- Find out about my responsibilities as a SSSI owner/occupier
- Find out what will happen if my SSSI is not properly managed or is damaged
- Search for SSSI details
Tell me about:
- Enforcement by Natural England
- The duties of public bodies to conserve and enhance SSSIs
- The Memorandum of Understanding on the prevention, investigation and enforcement of Wildlife Crime between Natural England, the Countryside Council for Wales, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Association of Chief Police Officers
- Publications and products for SSSI owners and occupiers
Forms and guidance:
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) - England’s special wildlife and geological sites NE54
- SSSI condition assessment: a guide for owners and occupiers NE61
- Maps of SSSIs
- Search for SSSI details
- SSSI glossary of terms
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