Frensham Ponds get 'burnt' for Snow White and the Huntsman - Telegraph.co.uk


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Frensham Ponds get 'burnt' for Snow White and the Huntsman
Telegraph.co.uk
An 800-strong production team descended on the area, which is also a Special Protection area and a Special Area of Conservation. They took two and half months to build the village on the banks of the pond. National Trust ranger Tim Mockridge said: ...
Pond makes backdrop for blockbuster The Press Association

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Spain-Portugal: river at border becomes a symbol of unity - ANSAmed

Spain-Portugal: river at border becomes a symbol of unity
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The creation of the protected natural area, allowing the joint management and preservation by both neighbouring countries, was agreed during the most recent bilateral summit between Spain and Portugal, which took place on May 9th in Lisbon.

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Navy treads fine line when defending US, protecting marine mammals - CNN

Navy treads fine line when defending US, protecting marine mammals
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Van Name said the Navy already identifies areas for special protection, including a humpback whale sanctuary off Maui. Crews also are aware of calving season and areas. The Navy is seeking public input over the next 60 days as it moves forward in the ...

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Residents Pack Town Hall for Hearing on Sweet Hollow Park - Patch.com

Residents Pack Town Hall for Hearing on Sweet Hollow Park
Patch.com
Still wishing for the creation of a community park, the association asked the BAPS to not yet build on the site as long as it could find another location for the temple, rather than the farm, which is located on a special groundwater protection area.

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Size of special protected areas increases by two times in Azerbaijan - Trend.az


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Size of special protected areas increases by two times in Azerbaijan
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He underlined that the size of special protected areas rose two times in Azerbaijan. 10 national parks have been set. The Ministry works on climate change forecasting and modernization of equipment. According to the Minister, a purposeful work is also ...

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Wealden Council says protection of forest is key element in strategy - Uckfield News


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Wealden Council says protection of forest is key element in strategy
Uckfield News
“The Ashdown Forest - stretching across 6000 acres of the High Weald - is an internationally-recognised environment, and is designated as both a Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
New rules block Ashdown Forest development Sussex Express

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Need to protect our sea life - This is Grimsby

Need to protect our sea life
This is Grimsby
We are taking action to protect our marine areas. The Marine and Coastal Access Act will establish a network of marine protected areas, consisting of Marine Conservation Zones, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.

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Protected species may save Blue Mountain Golf Course from development - Get Bracknell

Protected species may save Blue Mountain Golf Course from development
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“We think it's a virtual zoo down there so we're exploring whether we could apply to have it turned into a Special Protection Area with very strict development rules.” However, the council says surveys have been carried out on the land and plans to ...

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Holkham reserve set for new era - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press


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Holkham reserve set for new era
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
As one of the prime wildlife sites in the country, it will retain its NNR status and its host of national and international designations including site of special scientific interest (SSSI), special protection area (SPA) and special area of ...

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Oil reserve has park qualities: Tell NPR-A managers to protect wilderness - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Oil reserve has park qualities: Tell NPR-A managers to protect wilderness
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
By law, the Department of Interior must balance conservation values with any oil production, providing “maximum protection” to designated special areas important for subsistence, recreation, fish and wildlife, and historical or scenic values.

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