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Selection and management of sites of nature conservation importance in the Forth estuary and Firth, Scotland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 December 2011

Nancy J. Gordon
Nancy J. Gordon
Affiliation:
Nature Conservancy Council, 12 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 2AS, Scotland
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Synopsis

The Forth is of great importance for nature conservation. More than half of the coastline of the estuary and the Firth of Forth is assessed to be sufficiently important for designation as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The basis of the selection of these sites is discussed. The SSSIs are then described, including those which are managed as nature reserves. Wider aspects of conservation in the Forth are referred to. The main threats to wildlife sites and species are indicated, together with possible solutions, and opportunities for conservation.

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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Section B: Biological Sciences , Volume 93 , Issue 3-4: The Natural Environment of the Estuary and Firth of Forth , 1987 , pp. 545 - 557
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Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1987

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