PPS 2 Natural Heritage·Page 20·5.7
Legal basis for designation of nature conservation sites
Areas of Special Scientific Interest are declared under the Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, while Nature Reserves and National Nature Reserves are declared under the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985, and Marine Nature Reserves under the same order.
Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs) are declared under the Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (as amended). Nature Reserves including National Nature Reserves are declared under the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 and Marine Nature Reserves are designated under this Order.
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