Preferred conservation zones PCZ
Preferred Conservation Zones (PCZ) were a pre-curser to what are now referred to by a single land designation in Scotland - National Scenic Areas (NSA) - with a sub designation referring to marine locations. Around 13% of Scotland's land area is designated a National Scenic Area, with over 26% of these being attributed as marine areas.
The equivalent of NSAs or areas “of outstanding scenic value in a national context” in the UK for which special protection measures are required are National Landscapes, whilst specific marines areas may be referred to as Heritage Coast.
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