Sites of Special Scientific Interest
2026-06-07 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 7974 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government plans to introduce legally binding targets for the restoration of Sites of Special Scientific Interest to favourable condition.
Answer
The Government has no plans to introduce legally binding targets for the restoration of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to favourable condition. The Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 sets a non-legally binding interim target for 50% of SSSI...