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site of special scientific interest
site of special scientific interest (SSSI) In Britain, an area which, in the view of the Government, is of particular interest because of its fauna, flora, or geological or physiographic features. Once it has been designated, the owner of the site is required to notify the relevant authorities and obtain special permission before undertaking operations that would alter its characteristics.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "site of special scientific interest." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "site of special scientific interest." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-siteofspecialscintfcntrst.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "site of special scientific interest." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-siteofspecialscintfcntrst.html |
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site of special scientific interest
site of special scientific interest (SSSI) In Britain an area which, in the view of the statutory authority, is of particular interest because of its fauna, flora, or geological or physiographic features. Once designated, the owner of the site is required to notify the relevant authorities and obtain special permission before undertaking operations that would alter its characteristics.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "site of special scientific interest." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "site of special scientific interest." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-siteofspecialscintfcntrst.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "site of special scientific interest." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-siteofspecialscintfcntrst.html |
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Site of Special Scientific Interest
Site of Special Scientific Interest See SSSI.
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"Site of Special Scientific Interest." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Site of Special Scientific Interest." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-SiteofSpecialScintfcntrst.html "Site of Special Scientific Interest." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-SiteofSpecialScintfcntrst.html |
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