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Sites of Special Scientific Interest

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A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is land which is designated as being of special interest by reason of any of its flora, fauna, geological or physiographical features. Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC's) are places that are of at least county-level importance for the wildlife they hold.

Map of Sites of Special Scientific in AshfieldSites of Special Scientific Interest are designated by Natural England and usually contain the best examples of particular habitats in the region.

There are over 4,000 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in England, covering around 7% of the country's land area.

Ashfield has nine Sites of Special Scientific Interest, one of the largest number of SSSIs in the East Midlands, with areas of natural beauty and interest as well as sites from a rich industrial heritage.

Development proposals in or likely to affect SSSIs are subject to special scrutiny. In addition, careful consideration will be given to proposed developments in the vicinity of SSSIs to ensure these will not adversely affect the protected site.


Dovedale WoodAn ancient deciduous woodland.Map of Dovedale Wood
Teversal Pleasley RailwayA range of habitats, with especially valuable calcareous grassland, along a length of railway.Map of Teversal Pleasley Railway
Teversal PasturesExcellent neutral grasslands with marsh and flushed woodland - of botanical and zoological interest.Map of Teversal Pastures
Kirkby GrivesVery fine examples of calcareous and more neutral grassland, with scrub and floristically species-rich.Map of Kirkby Grives
Bogs Farm QuarrySpecies-rich pools, flushes and grassland developed in a former quarry.Map of Bogs Farm Quarry
Annesley Woodhouse QuarryAn old quarry face exposing a good clear section of Lower Magnesian Limestone.Map of Annesley Woodhouse Quarry
Bagthorpe MeadowsTraditionally managed grasslands with a rich and varied botanical interest.Map of Bagthorpe Meadows
Friezeland GrasslandSpecies-rich pools, flushes and grassland developed in former quarry.Map of Friezeland Grassland
Bulwell WoodAn ancient deciduous woodland with a characteristic ground flora.Map of Bulwell Wood

Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Sites of importance for wildlife have been identified and protected across the county since 1991 as a result of hard work by many partners, including the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre (NBGRC), Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Natural England (formerly English Nature). Similar designations are used throughout the UK, although the exact name varies between counties. To view an interactive map showing the locations of SINC's in Ashfield follow this link

Download a leaflet on SINC's in Nottinghamshire

Criteria for SINC selection

Criteria for the identification of avian sites in Nottinghamshire

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Useful Links

Natural England|  Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre (NBGRC)|  The principal function of NBGRC is to map the Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) for the SINC Panel. Another function is to map protected species