Local Nature Conservation Sites - City of Edinburgh

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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Author The Improvement Service
Last Updated Oktubre 27, 2022, 12:23 (UTC)
Created Mayo 24, 2016, 14:25 (UTC)
Attribution
Business Benefit Value Added
Contacts None
Coverage scotland
Management To be updated as and when necessary when a new site is designated or an old one is declassified. Changes will be published within three months at next quarterly publication month (Jan, Apr, Jul or Oct)
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Typical Scale 1:10000
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