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United Kingdom
150 IPAs have been identified in the U.K.
Fact-sheets on these IPAs are available on the IPA online database.
In addition there have been several methodological projects to identify nationally important areas for fungi, stoneworts, algae, arable plants, with a sub-set of these recognised as IPAs of international importance (see Publications section).
Plantlife International has also published guidelines on setting boundaries around IPAs and establishing Zones of Opportunities (ZOOs) – areas around IPAs cores where restoration of habitats is desirable to increase the extent of IPA features, restore connectivity or to improve the quality of habitat within the buffer zone.
Coordinating organisation:
- Plantlife International