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Local Nature Conservation Sites - Orkney Islands Edit

Local nature conservation sites (LNCS) is a non-statutory designation given by local authorities to areas of locally important nature and landscapes. NatureScot, on behalf of the Local Nature Conservation Sites Working Group, published guidance (https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/protected-areas/local-designations/local-nature-conservation-sites) for local authorities on the establishment and management of LNCS systems in Scotland.

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License UK Open Government Licence v3.0
Category Sport and Leisure
Maintainer Orkney Islands Council
Date Created 2016-05-24
Date Updated 2023-10-13
Original dataset link https://data.spatialhub.scot/dataset/local_nature_conservation_sites-oi