site of special scientific interest

site of special scientific interest
n (abbr SSSI)
any of the places or areas of Britain in which the wild animals or plants are considered rare or of scientific importance. There are over 6 000 SSSIs in Britain, and they are protected by the government against damage caused by farming or building.

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