SSSI

British

abbreviation

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

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Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From The Guardian

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

From The Guardian

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