The Gosport Local Plan Review contains policies to protect the International designations (See Policy R/OS10)
Special Protection Area (SPA)
SPAs are designated under the European Union Birds Directive and Member States are required to protect rare and vulnerable species of bird.
Ramsar Sites
These are wetland areas of international importance designated by Government under the terms of the Ramsar Convention.
Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Areas designated as SACs are considered important for its wildlife, they are recommended by the Government under the European Habitats Directive.
Sites in Gosport
Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth Harbour is a Special Protection Area and Ramsar site and so is of international importance. The area contains a number of important habitats including inter-tidal mudflats and marshes which support internationally important wetland bird species.
Gilkicker Lagoon
Gilkicker Lagoon is a saline lagoon which is a rare habitat in Britain. It supports specialised flora and fauna including several national rarities. This site is also a Ramsar site as well as a Special Area of Conservation.
Also of relevance is the Brent Goose Strategy.
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