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Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are the best wildlife and geological sites in England. Knowing the condition of these sites is a vital part of Natural England’s statutory responsibility to conserve and protect them. Accurate information on condition allows Natural England to advise owners and occupiers on the type of management an SSSI requires and, where necessary, provide financial support.
Natural England assesses the condition of all SSSIs as part of a six year cycle. These condition assessments are carried out on all the SSSIs in England (in parallel with our counterpart organisations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and will continue to be carried out on a regular basis to help us monitor the health of these sites in the long-term.
This document outlines the assessment process, describes how sites are categorised according to their condition and tells you where you can go to get further information.