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Special Areas of Conservation

Eileanan agus Sgeiran Lios mor

Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Country Scotland
Unitary Authority Extra-Regio, Highlands and Islands
Centroid* NM888471
Latitude 56.56805556
Longitude -5.4375
SAC EU Code UK0030182
Status Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha) 1139.49
* This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC.
Location of Eileanan agus Sgeiran Lios mor SAC

General site character

  • Marine areas, Sea inlets (85%)
  • Shingle, Sea cliffs, Islets (15%)

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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.

Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site

  • Not Applicable

Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site

  • Not Applicable

Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site

  • 1365 Harbour seal Phoca vitulina

    The island of Lismore on the west coast of Scotland provides the most sheltered and enclosed site for the Harbour seal Phoca vitulina. Lismore is a composite site comprising five groups of small offshore islands and skerries which are extensively used as haul-out sites by the colony. Seal numbers represent just over 1% of the UK population.

Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection

  • Not Applicable

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