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Northern Ireland Special Protection Areas

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This dataset provides the boundaries of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Northern Ireland, designated under the European Commission Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds. Member states are required to identify internationally important sites for breeding, over-wintering, and migrating bird species and designate them as SPAs to ensure their protection. The dataset is published via data.gov.ie, with the Marine Institute listed as the associated institution, and covers areas relevant to nature conservation and coastal or marine bird habitats. It supports identification of protected sites for environmental planning, conservation management, and reporting on habitat and species protection obligations across Northern Ireland.Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are designated under the European Commission Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds. All European Community member States are required to identify internationally important areas for breeding, over-wintering and migrating birds and designate them as Special Pr...