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This record provides Natural England’s advice on the Conservation Objectives for this European Site.
This site crosses the border between England and Scotland. The advice of Scottish Natural Heritage should therefore be sought separately.
These Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended from time to time). The accompanying Supplementary Advice provides more detailed advice and information which enables the application and achievement of the Conservation Objectives. The Conservation Objectives and the supporting Supplementary Advice together provide a framework which should inform any ‘Habitats Regulations Assessments’ (which may include an Appropriate Assessment) that a competent authority may be required to make under the legislation referred to above. In addition, they can be used to inform any measures necessary to conserve or restore the European Site and/or to prevent the deterioration or significant disturbance of its qualifying features.
Additional advice to support the use of these Conservation Objectives is currently available here as part of the European Marine Site Conservation Advice. Guidance on how to use this advice is available at gov.uk
The Citation represents a formal description of the reasons why the site has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This document was part of the formal consultation with owner/occupiers and stakeholders prior to the site’s designation, and now forms part of the entry for this site in the Register of European Sites.
If you have any comments or queries regarding these documents please contact Natural England’s Marine Conservation Advice Project.