What does triple Si mean?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a formal conservation designation. Usually, it describes an area that’s of particular interest to science due to the rare species of fauna or flora it contains – or even important geological or physiological features that may lie in its boundaries.
What is scientific interest?
Science interest reflects the cognitive potential of a student for achievement in the science field. The stronger the interest in science that a student has, the greater the commitment and effort to succeed.
How do I know if my property is SSSI?
Use the designated sites system ( DSS ) to search for a SSSI to:
- get the list of ‘operations requiring Natural England’s consent’ (the ORNEC list) – you can download a list for each SSSI.
- get a map of the site’s boundary.
- find out why the site was designated.
What does SSSI stand for?
SSSI
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SSSI | Site of Special Scientific Interest (British Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) |
| SSSI | Site of Special Scientific Interest (under Antarctic Treaty) |
| SSSI | Solid State Storage Initiative (Storage Networking Industry Association) |
| SSSI | Steelman Software Solutions, Inc. (Ontario, Canada) |
How are SSSI managed?
New SSSI notifications. Natural England identifies and protects SSSIs in England under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Natural England will select and notify an area as a new SSSI when it believes the land’s wildlife, geology or landform is of special interest.
Where are SSSI?
SSSIs are areas of conservation, consisting of protected areas, recognised for their biological or geological significance. In Northern Ireland an SSSI is called an area of special scientific interest (ASSI). The English counties were revised under the 1974 reorganisation of local government.
What should you consider when building on a site of special scientific interest SSSI?
The rules of construction are quite stringent here. Before the construction process, necessary surveys must be taken to prove that the SSSI wont be affected by the construction process or after it. Proper planning and approval is needed. Permission from the statutory authority is needed.
Can you get planning permission on an SSSI?
planning permission is unlikely to be granted for many developments that damage SSSIs. relevant nature conservation organisation or apply for planning permission from the LPA in the normal way.
What is a scientific interest?
How many SSSI sites are there in the UK?
4,000 Sites
There are over 4,000 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in England, covering about 7% of England’s land area. Over half of them, by area, are internationally important for their wildlife, and designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) or Ramsar sites.
Can you camp on a site of special scientific interest?
If you are owner or occupier of an SSSI, it an offence to carry out any activity that may likely damage the SSSI without consent from the relevant conservation agency. The law requires that you inform the conservation agency of any change in ownership or occupancy.