Protected areas of the United Kingdom
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Protected areas of the United Kingdom are areas in the United Kingdom which need and /or receive protection because of their environmental, historical or cultural value to the nation.
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)
- Heritage Coast
- Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
- Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (European Union)
- Special Protection Area (SPA) (European Union)
- Wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention (International)
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