Nature Conservation Orders (NCOs)

What is it: 

Nature conservation orders are a means to protect the natural features of sites of special scientific interest (SSSI) and Natura sites (special protection areas and special area of conservation) from damage. They may be used when other routine means to protect SSSI and Natura sites are inadequate.

 

Links to Scotland's Marine Atlas: 
Chapter 4: Protected Areas
Data originators: 
NatureScot
This information page is part of the theme: 
Protected Areas
More Information: 

NCOs are made under the provisions of Chapter 2 (section 23 to 28) of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 for SSSIs, and under regulations 19 and 20 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) for Natura sites. Infringement of an NCO is a strict offence.

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Map Layers (NMPi) Nature Conservation Orders (SNH WMS) Access this map on NMPi
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Web link SNH - Nature conservation orders www.nature.scot