Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation
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The Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation is a protected marine and coastal area on Scotland’s west coast, renowned for its rich biodiversity, dramatic seascapes, and importance for wildlife and sustainable tourism.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation canonical | 1 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Special Area of Conservation
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coastal protected area ⓘ marine protected area ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
balance conservation and sustainable tourism
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protect ecosystem structure and function ⓘ |
| conservationFocus |
habitats listed in Annex I of the Habitats Directive
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species listed in Annex II of the Habitats Directive ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designation | Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive ⓘ |
| governedBy |
NatureScot
NERFINISHED
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Scottish Government NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasConservationObjective |
maintain habitat extent and quality
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protect key species ⓘ support sustainable use of marine resources ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
deep channels
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high tidal energy environment ⓘ islands and skerries ⓘ steep underwater cliffs ⓘ |
| hasHabitatType |
reef habitats
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sand and gravel seabeds ⓘ sheltered inlets and bays ⓘ subtidal rocky reefs ⓘ tidal rapids ⓘ |
| importantForSpeciesGroup |
benthic invertebrates
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fish ⓘ marine mammals ⓘ seabirds ⓘ |
| knownFor |
complex underwater topography
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dramatic seascapes ⓘ rich biodiversity ⓘ strong tidal currents ⓘ |
| legalStatus | statutory protected area ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Scotland ⓘ |
| locatedInWaterBody | Firth of Lorn NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | west coast of Scotland ⓘ |
| partOf |
Natura 2000 network
NERFINISHED
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Scottish marine protected area network NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectedFor |
biodiversity
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coastal habitats ⓘ marine habitats ⓘ marine wildlife ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
recreational diving
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sea kayaking ⓘ sustainable tourism ⓘ wildlife watching ⓘ |
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