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'Protected areas of the United Kingdom' are areas in the United Kingdom which need and /or receive protection because of their environmental, historical or cultural value to the nation.

★ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

★ Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)

★ Heritage Coast

★ Scheduled Ancient Monument

★ Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

★ Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (European Union)

★ Special Protection Area (SPA) (European Union)

★ Wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention (International)
See also: Conservation designation