European Marine Sites Regulation 33 Advice

The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) has prepared advice to relevant authorities under Regulation 33 of The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc) Regulations 1994.  The advice is referred to as the 'Regulation 33 package'

The purpose of European Marine Sites is to conserve the internationally important marine habitats and species that occur within them. 

Under Regulation 33 of the Habitats Regulations we have a responsiblity to tell the relevant authorities (the various statutory authorities and agencies responsible for the European Marine Sites) what the conservation objectives for the sites are, and also to tell them what activities may cause damage or disturbance to the special features.

Follow the links below to see the advice for:

• Pembrokeshire Marine / Sir Benfro Forol
• Cardigan Bay / Bae Ceredigion
• Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries / Bae Caerfyrddin a’r Aberau
• Pen Llŷn a’r Sarnau / Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau
• Y Fenai a Bae Conwy / Menai Strait and Conwy Bay
• Severn Estuary / Mör Hafren
• Dee Estuary / Aber Dyfrdwy

If you require a Welsh version of any part of these documents, please contact enquiries@ccw.gov.uk.

Our knowledge and understanding of wildlife is continually improving.  It is possible that new issues may arise in the future, whilst other issues may disappear.  This advice is written with the best information we have now, but may have to change in the future as our understanding improves.