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Official statistics for protected sites

This official statistic examines how many Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Natura sites are in favourable (or improving) condition.

Current Official Statistic:

The Proportion of Scotland's Protected Sites in Favourable Condition 2023

2022 Official Statistic:

Data from this statistic informs updates of the Scottish Government national indicator: Improve the condition of protected nature sites

Previous publications

Official statistics 2011-2021

Related Links

Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2010

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