PPS 2 Natural Heritage·Page 12·2.14
Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)
Areas of Special Scientific Interest are legally protected sites designated under the Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 for their special flora, fauna, geological and physiographical features.
Areas of Special Scientific Interest are given legal protection under the Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (as amended) which provides powers to designate, protect and manage them. These sites are of special interest by reason of their flora, fauna, geological and/or physiographical features and are designated under part IV of the Order.
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