Special Area of Conservation

A Special Area of Conservation or SAC is defined in the European Commission Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), also known as the Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora.

SACs complement Special Protection Areas and together form a network of protected sites across the European Union called Natura 2000.

See: Special Areas of Conservation in Northern Ireland

See also:

• List of Conservation topics
• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
• Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)
• Heritage Coast
• Protected Areas
• Scheduled Ancient Monument
• Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
• World Heritage Site