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Wildlife and Geological Sites

Within the county there are many sites of importance for wildlife and geology...

Statutory Sites

National Nature Reserves (NNRs)
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs)

The above categories of site are recognized by Natural England.

Non-statutory Sites

The following are categories of non-statutory site that are formally recognized by authorities within Bedfordshire and Luton.

County Wildlife Sites (CWSs)
District Wildlife Sites (DWSs)
Local Geological Sites (LGSs)
Roadside Nature Reserves (RNRs)

Managed Sites

Additionally, regardless of whether or not a site has been formally recognized in any of the above categories, there are many sites that are actively managed for the benefit of wildlife, or have wildlife considered as part of their management plan. Information about many of these can be found through the links below:

Nature Reserves
Accessible Wildlife Sites