SSSI

abbreviation

1. site of special scientific interest: an area identified by the Nature Conservancy Council or its successors as having flora, fauna, or geological features of special interest

Example Sentences

The conservation agency Scottish Natural Heritage had warned a planning inquiry that the development would seriously damage the SSSI.

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"I understand Bradgate Park is an SSSI. Why would I want to do anything to harm that environment?"

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If the conservation body declares the area a SSSI, it would be given more protection.

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The agency has said it wants to remove the golf course area from the Forevan Links SSSI.

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SNH and other conservation bodies objected to Trump’s proposed resort in 2008, saying it would cause unjustified damage to the SSSI.

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