Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Ainsdale Dunes

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  • What is Sefton Coast?
    site of special scientific interest
  • What does it mean for Sefton Coast to be a site of special scientific interest?
    It is protected by law under the Wildlife and countryside act 1981
  • Why was Sefton Coast designated as an SSSI?
    Its important wildlife and geomorphology
  • How are SSSIs protected?
    They are monitored to ensure the quality of the ecosystem is maintained or improves over time
  • How have SSSIs been successful?
    non native plants have been removed to restore a natural habitat