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As a matter of policy, Ramsar sites in England are protected asEuropean sites as set out in The Conservation of Habitats andSpecies Regulations 2010 (SI No. 2010/490). The vast majorityare also classified as SPAs and all terrestrial Ramsar sites inEngland are also notified as Sites of Special Scientific Interest(SSSIs).Under this legislation, a competent authority, before decidingto undertake, or give any consent, permission or otherauthorisation for a plan or project which:a. is likely to have a significant effect on a European siteor a European offshore marine site (either alone or incombination with other plans or projects), andb. is not directly connected with or necessary to themanagement of that site,must make an appropriate assessment of the implications forthat site in view of that site’s conservation objectives.9.8 Protected speciesConservation legislation covers certain individuals in additionto particular wildlife habitats and geological sites. Species maybe protected under the W&CA as amended by CRoW 2000 andsome are protected under the Conservation of Habitats andSpecies Regulations 2010, these being referred to as Europeanprotected species. All six species of protected native reptilesoccur in the New Forest; adder, grass snake, smooth snake,common lizard, sand lizard and slow worm which are protectedby a range of national and/or European legislation. Amphibiansare also afforded protection; the great crested newt is protectedby European legislation. Several bat species occur in the NewForest and all are protected under European legislation. Badgersalso occur and are protected under national legislation.Those likely to be found within the New Forest include thefollowing, but please note this list is not exhaustive and if indoubt further advice should be sought from Natural England.9.8.1 Sand lizard, smooth snake and great crested newtThese are European protected species and are protected against:■ intentionally, recklessly or deliberately killing,■ injuring or taking (capture etc), possession■ disturbance and destruction of breeding, resting andsheltering places■ sale, barter, exchange, transporting for sale and advertisingto sell or to buysand lizard (Lacerta agilis)smooth snake (Coronella austriaca)Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus)6 New Forest – Guidelines for maintenance operations within sensitive areas
9.8.2 Common lizard, slow worm, grass snake and adderThese are protected against:■ intentionally or recklessly killing■ injuring and trade (sale, barter, exchange, transporting forsale and advertising to sell or to buy)9.8.3 Smooth newt, palmate newt, common frog andcommon toadThese are protected against:■ trade (sale, barter, exchange, transporting for sale andadvertising to sell or to buy)common lizard (Lacerta viripara)smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris)slow worm (Anguis fragilis)palmate newt (Lissotriton helveticus)grass snake (Natrix natrix)common frog (Rana temporaria)adder (Vipera berus)common toad (Bufo bufo)New Forest – Guidelines for maintenance operations within sensitive areas 7
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