2.3 Habitat Conservation

Question 1

What is an SSSI and what does it do?

Answer 1

Site of special scientific interest
It aims to protect the country’s very best wildlife and geological sites
Designed by UK legislation

Question 2

What is a NNR? And what’s its purpose?

Answer 2

National nature reserve
Larger that SSSI and majority are open to public
Designed by UK legislation