Studland to Portland update

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Following the consultation, Natural England sought independent external review of the evidence underpinning its scientific selection of this site.

• Review of the evidence underpinning the scientific selection of marine Possible Special Areas of Conservation (pSACs). : (141kb)Part II: NE Inshore Special Area of Conservation (SAC): Studland to Portland.

Documents that were available for consultation

• Consultation context document: (520kb)
• Site map: (815kb)
• Selection Assessment Document (SAD): (1.41mb) - detailed information on the specific selection of the site, including links to underpinning scientific data where publicly available.
• Consultation impact assessment: (2.27mb)
• Consultation impact assessment summary: (318kb)

Further background information

• The process used by Natural England to develop its recommendations for this site: (332kb).

• Draft conservation objectives and advice on operations: (924kb) (these inform the impact assessment, but do not form part of the consultation)
  
  

Further queries

Please contact: Stephanie Ashman
Telephone: 0300 060 2841
Address: Natural England, Level 9, Renslade House, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AW.

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