Consultation ends: 19 April 2016
Special areas of conservation (SACs), also known as Natura 2000 sites, are required under EU law for the conservation of biodiversity, while special protection areas (SPAs) are designated to protect populations of rare, threatened or migratory species of wild birds and their habitats. Natural Resources Wales is consulting on plans to create three new SACs for the conservation of harbour porpoise; one new SPA for the conservation of wintering red-throated diver; and two extensions to existing SPAs to protect seabird colonies, to include additional marine areas used by the birds during the breeding season.
