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Special Protection Areas
2.2NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
The Birds Directive provides for the selection of sites for their importance as areas for breeding, over wintering and migrating birds known as Special Protection Areas (SPAs). The Directive also requ
conservationhabitat-protectionSpecial Areas of Conservation
2.3NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
The Habitats Directive requires the protection of certain natural habitats through the designation of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). It also requires the establishment of a system of strict pro
conservationhabitat-protectionRamsar sites protection
2.6NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
Ramsar sites are wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention to protect those of international importance. It requires signatories to formulate and implement their planning for the conservation and wi
conservationwetlandhabitat-protection