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	* Special Nature Conservation Order SNCO.		* Special Nature Conservation Order SNCO.

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	* Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI).		* Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI).
	* Sites of special scientific interest SSSI.		* Sites of special scientific interest SSSI.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In Scotland, Nature Conservation Orders (NCOs) are made to prevent damage ~~from happening~~ to the natural features of specific areas of land. The Orders set out certain prohibited operations and the land to which they apply. NCOs may be issued by Scottish Ministers in situations where there are no other protective measures in place.	+	In Scotland, Nature Conservation Orders (NCOs) are made to prevent damage to the natural features of specific areas of land. The Orders set out certain prohibited operations and the land to which they apply. NCOs may be issued by Scottish Ministers in situations where there are no other protective measures in place.

	In England and Wales these measures are referred to as Special Nature Conservation Orders (SNCOs).		In England and Wales these measures are referred to as Special Nature Conservation Orders (SNCOs).
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	= Where NCOs apply =		= Where NCOs apply =

−	An NCO may apply in or around to certain designated areas, including:	+	An NCO may apply in or around certain designated areas, including:

−	* ~~Within~~ Sites of Special Scientific Interest (~~also known as an~~ SSSI) as designated under the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004.	+	* Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as designated under the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004.
−	* Within a Natura ~~site~~ as designated under Regulations 19 and 20 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994.	+	* Within Natura sites as designated under Regulations 19 and 20 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994.
−	* Outside an SSSI or Natura ~~site that~~ Scottish Ministers deem of special interest ~~for its~~ natural features.	+	* Outside SSSI or Natura sites where Scottish Ministers deem there is special interest in natural features.
	* Bordering or otherwise associated with any of the aforementioned types of land.		* Bordering or otherwise associated with any of the aforementioned types of land.

−	~~= More on Sites of Special Scientific Interest~~ and ~~Natura sites =~~	+	In August 2019, an NCO was made to prevent damage to, and removal of, Jurassic vertebrate fossils on Skye.

−	Sites of Special Scientific Interest ~~(SSSIs) are sometimes considered essential building blocks for nature conservation~~ in Scotland~~. They are areas of land and water that serve as natural representations of Scotland’s natural heritage in terms of its flora, fauna, geology, geomorphology and a mixture of these natural features.~~	+	= Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Natura sites in Scotland =

−	~~Scotland’s national network~~ of SSSIs ~~forms part of the wider Great Britain SSSI series~~. ~~Many SSSIs~~ are ~~also designated~~ as ~~Natura sites – whether as Special Areas~~ of ~~Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SPAs)~~.	+	Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are essential building blocks for nature conservation in Scotland. They are areas of land and water that serve as natural representations of Scotland’s natural heritage in terms of its flora, fauna, geology, geomorphology and a mixture of these natural features.

−	Natura sites are designated under the European Habitats and Birds Directives. Natura sites are ~~meant~~ to protect plants, animals and birds – some which are considered rare, endangered or vulnerable.	+	Many SSSIs are also designated as Natura sites – whether as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SPAs).
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		+	Natura sites are designated under the European Habitats and Birds Directives. Natura sites are intended to protect plants, animals and birds – some which are considered rare, endangered or vulnerable.

	Natura sites are viewed as internationally important for threatened habitats and species. These sites are part of a collection of protected areas throughout Europe.		Natura sites are viewed as internationally important for threatened habitats and species. These sites are part of a collection of protected areas throughout Europe.
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	One additional piece of legislation, the Habitats Regulations, provides protection for SACs and SPAs in Scotland. This ensures that any plan or project that may damage a Natura site is assessed and can only proceed if certain strict conditions are met.		One additional piece of legislation, the Habitats Regulations, provides protection for SACs and SPAs in Scotland. This ensures that any plan or project that may damage a Natura site is assessed and can only proceed if certain strict conditions are met.

−	For more ~~on this subject,~~ see Habitats regulations assessment.	+	For more information see: Habitats regulations assessment.

	= Consequences of violating an NCO =		= Consequences of violating an NCO =
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−	~~In August 2019, an NCO was made to prevent damage to, and removal of, Jurassic vertebrate fossils on Skye.~~

	Breaching an NCO is considered an offence. These protections are put in place to make it illegal to perform certain activities in specific areas and during designated time periods.		Breaching an NCO is considered an offence. These protections are put in place to make it illegal to perform certain activities in specific areas and during designated time periods.

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	In August 2019, an NCO was made to prevent damage to, and removal of, Jurassic vertebrate fossils on Skye.		In August 2019, an NCO was made to prevent damage to, and removal of, Jurassic vertebrate fossils on Skye.

−	Breaching an NCO is considered an offence. ~~They~~ are put in place to make it illegal to perform certain activities in ~~protected~~ areas and during designated time periods.	+	Breaching an NCO is considered an offence. These protections are put in place to make it illegal to perform certain activities in specific areas and during designated time periods.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Sites of special scientific interest SSSI.		* Sites of special scientific interest SSSI.

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	One additional piece of legislation, the Habitats Regulations, provides protection for SACs and SPAs in Scotland. This ensures that any plan or project that may damage a Natura site is assessed and can only proceed if certain strict conditions are met.		One additional piece of legislation, the Habitats Regulations, provides protection for SACs and SPAs in Scotland. This ensures that any plan or project that may damage a Natura site is assessed and can only proceed if certain strict conditions are met.
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		+	For more on this subject, see Habitats regulations assessment.

	= Consequences of violating an NCO =		= Consequences of violating an NCO =
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		+	* Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
		+	* Conservation area.
		+	* Habitats regulations assessment.
		+	* Local nature reserve LNR.
		+	* Natura 2000 network.
		+	* Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI).
		+	* Sites of special scientific interest SSSI.

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= Introduction =

In Scotland, Nature Conservation Orders (NCOs) are made to prevent damage from happening to the natural features of specific areas of land. The Orders set out certain prohibited operations and the land to which they apply. NCOs may be issued by Scottish Ministers in situations where there are no other protective measures in place.

In England and Wales these measures are referred to as Special Nature Conservation Orders (SNCOs).

= Where NCOs apply =

An NCO may apply in or around to certain designated areas, including:

* Within Sites of Special Scientific Interest (also known as an SSSI) as designated under the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004.
* Within a Natura site as designated under Regulations 19 and 20 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994.
* Outside an SSSI or Natura site that Scottish Ministers deem of special interest for its natural features.
* Bordering or otherwise associated with any of the aforementioned types of land.

= More on Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Natura sites =

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are sometimes considered essential building blocks for nature conservation in Scotland. They are areas of land and water that serve as natural representations of Scotland’s natural heritage in terms of its flora, fauna, geology, geomorphology and a mixture of these natural features.

Scotland’s national network of SSSIs forms part of the wider Great Britain SSSI series. Many SSSIs are also designated as Natura sites – whether as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Areas (SPAs).

Natura sites are designated under the European Habitats and Birds Directives. Natura sites are meant to protect plants, animals and birds – some which are considered rare, endangered or vulnerable.

Natura sites are viewed as internationally important for threatened habitats and species. These sites are part of a collection of protected areas throughout Europe.

One additional piece of legislation, the Habitats Regulations, provides protection for SACs and SPAs in Scotland. This ensures that any plan or project that may damage a Natura site is assessed and can only proceed if certain strict conditions are met.

= Consequences of violating an NCO =

In August 2019, an NCO was made to prevent damage to, and removal of, Jurassic vertebrate fossils on Skye.

Breaching an NCO is considered an offence. They are put in place to make it illegal to perform certain activities in protected areas and during designated time periods.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =