A number of sites in Cambridgeshire are designated for their nature conservation interest. Some of these sites are protected by wildlife legislation. Others are valued locally because they contribute to the landscape, historical, geological and/ or ecological importance of the area.
A number of sites are designated as National and Local Nature Reserves, which provide opportunities for both people and wildlife across the county.
Designated sites include:
Sites of International Importance
- Ramsar Sites
- Special Protection Areas (SPA)
- Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
Sites of National Importance
Sites of Local Importance
Our involvement
Cambridgeshire County Council is the land owner or site manager for a number of designated sites, including SSSIs, LNRs, CWSs. CiWSs and PRVs. It is important for the council to manage these sites for their wildlife interest as part of our biodiversity duty (NERC Act 2006).
Further information about designated sites
Download documents below for further information, or use the following links:
Natural England - hold information about designated sites
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Environmental Records Centre - hold information about sites of local importance in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.