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Special Areas of Conservation

West Fannyside Moss

Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Country Scotland
Unitary Authority South Western Scotland
Centroid* NS801730
Latitude 55.93333333
Longitude -3.918055556
SAC EU Code UK0030316
Status Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha) 33.57
* 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 West Fannyside Moss SAC

General site character

  • Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (95%)
  • Humid grassland, Mesophile grassland (5%)

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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

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

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Not Applicable

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