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SSSI Guidelines - Chapter 12 - Bryophytes 2018

Abstract

Guidelines for the Selection of biological SSSIs

Part 2: Detailed guidelines for habitats and species groups

The statutory nature conservation agencies have a duty under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended, to notify any area of land which in their opinion is 'of special interest by reason of any of its flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features'. Such areas are known as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).

This Chapter covers mosses, liverworts and hornworts; collectively known as bryophytes. These guidelines provide the basis for selection of SSSIs for these bryophyte species, across a range of habitat types.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2018··

Citation
Bosanquet, S.D.S., Genney, D.R. & Cox, J.H.S. 2018. Guidelines for the Selection of Biological SSSIs. Part 2: Detailed Guidelines for Habitats and Species Groups. Chapter 12 Bryophytes. JNCC, Peterborough.

Lineage
This chapter updates and, along with Chapter 13 Lichens and Chapter 14 Non-lichenised fungi, replaces the previous Non-vascular plants SSSI Selection Guidelines chapter (Nature Conservancy Council 1992).

Responsible organisation
Digital and Data Solutions, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access None

Use constraints None

Metadata date 2019·06·25

Metadata point of contact
Digital and Data Solutions, JNCC

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