Conservationists issue warning as figures show three-quarters of SSSI sites have had no recent assessments Conservationists have said wildlife could be “disappearing in the dark” after figures showed that three-quarters of England’s most precious habitats, wildlife and natural features have had no recent assessment of their condition.The warning follows the publication of figures covering assessments of protected natural sites known as sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) in the last five years. SSSIs are legally protected because they contain special features such as threatened habitats or rare species, and together they cover more than 1.1m hectares (2.7m acres), about 8% of England’s land area. Continue reading...
The main idea is that English wildlife is threatened because many of its protected habitats and natural features haven't been assessed in recent years.
This lack of scrutiny means we don't know the true state of these crucial ecosystems, and wildlife could be declining without our awareness. The article highlights that a large percentage of these protected sites are in unfavorable condition, further emphasizing the urgency of re-evaluating and protecting England's wildlife.
The main idea is that English wildlife is threatened because many of its protected habitats and natural features haven't been assessed in recent years. This lack of scrutiny means we don't know the true state of these crucial ecosystems, and wildlife could be declining without our awareness. The article highlights that a large percentage of these protected sites are in unfavorable condition, further emphasizing the urgency of re-evaluating and protecting England's wildlife.
