| Table 6.2 Nature conservation, statutory protected areas, 1997 |
| Status | | Number of Sites | Area(hectares) |
| National Nature Reserves | | 70 | | 113,239 |
| Local Nature Reserves | | 24 | | 8,145 |
| Sites of Special Scientific Interest | | 1,432 | | 913,967 |
| Special Protection Area1,2 | | 69 | | 115,125 |
| Ramsar Sites1,3 | | | 37 | | 68,882 |
| Special Area of Conservation4 | | 108 | | 401,752 |
| Marine Consultation Areas | | 29 | | 111,797 |
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| | | | Source: SOAEFD/CANH |
| 1 In the UK all SPA and 'Ramsar' sites have SSI status |
| 2 Designated under EC Birds Directive, see introductory notes para X |
| 3 Designated under 'Ramsar' convention, see introductory notes, para |
| 4 Consultation List 1995 - list being revised. |
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