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Ramsar Sites - Wetlands of International Importance
The Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the... -
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs)
This spatial dataset contains digital boundaries of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Wales. The EC Habitats and Species Directive came into effect in 1992 with the aim of... -
Special Protection Areas (SPA)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of all Spatial Protection Areas (SPAs) in Wales. The EC Birds Directive of 1979 requires member states to establish SPAs to... -
Local Nature Reserves (England)
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are a statutory designation made under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 by principal local authorities.... -
Locally Listed Buildings (Polygons)
Local Lists of Historic Buildings recognise locally distinctive historic or architecturally significant buildings and structures. Typically these lists identify buildings and... -
National Trails
National Trails are long distance walking, cycling and horse riding routes through the best landscapes in Wales. After World War II the desire to keep areas of Britain 'special'... -
Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) former Marine Nature Reserves in Wales. MCZs are a way of conserving marine habitats and... -
General licences - excluded areas where specific licences are required
This dataset is a list of designations where General licences 001, 002 and 004 do not apply. Those wishing to shoot birds listed on the general licences will require a bespoke... -
Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)
Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the... -
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in Wales. Local Nature Reserves are established and managed by local authorities, following... -
Heritage Coast
This spatial dataset contains digitised boundaries of heritage coasts in Wales. Heritage Coasts occupy about a third of the Welsh coastline, that is 500 km (300 miles). These... -
Country Parks
There are over 250 recognised Country Parks in England and Wales. Most Country Parks were designated in the 1970s, under the Countryside Act 1968 with the support of the former... -
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of all Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in Wales. AONBs are established under the Countryside Act of 1949, but... -
National Nature Reserves (NNRs)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Wales. NNRs represent the very best examples of our wildlife habitats and geological... -
Local Nature Reserve
Point table showing the location of Local Nature Reserves within the St Helens MBC boundary. The table fields include unique reference number and location name. -
Ancient Woodland
Point data showing the locations of ancient woodland with the boundary of St helens MBC. Data is from Natural England but our Trees & Woodlands team contribute to any... -
Registered Park
Polygon data showing the location of each registered park within the St Helens MBC boundary. The data is admimistered by Historic Engalnd and the table is updated when... -
Conservation Area
Polygon data displaying the location of Conservation Areas within St Helens MBC. Table fields include unique reference and name. -
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Polygon data showing the location of each SSSI within the St Helens MBC boundary. The data is admimistered by Natural England and the table is updated when notification of... -
Local Wildlife Site
Polygon data showing the extent of Local Wildlife Sites within the St Helens MBC boundary. Table fields include local site reference and name.