Simonside Hills
Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
| Country | England |
| Unitary Authority | Northumberland and Tyne and Wear |
| Centroid* | NY982970 |
| Latitude | 55.26722222 |
| Longitude | -2.028888889 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030336 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 2082.6 |
| * 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. | |
General site character
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Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (5%)
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Heath, Scrub, Maquis and Garrigue, Phygrana (92%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (3%)
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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
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4030 European dry heaths
Species occurrence description not yet available.
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
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7130 Blanket bogs (* if active bog) * Priority feature
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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