The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 applies to England, Wales and Scotland. In Northern Ireland, the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (NI) Order 1985 and Wildlife (NI) Order 1985 includes the protection of plants and animals. SSSIs and ASSIs Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, SSSIs are identified by the relevant nature conservation agency....
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