Scilly's SSSI?s are in good condition

The first conclusive examination of the condition of Scilly and Cornwall’s protected wildlife and geological sites has been completed.

The results from English Nature reveal that 58 per cent of England’s SSSI?s (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) are in good condition and 42 per cent need improvement.

The island’s and Cornwall’s SSSIs are fairing better than the rest of England with 70 per cent being in good condition.

English Nature is leading projects worth more than ?3 million to secure a future for livestock grazing on areas such as the Lizard, West Penwith and the islands.

In England there are more than 4000 SSSI?s, which cover about 8 per cent of the whole country.

The areas that are found on Scilly are much smaller than on mainland Britain. For example Rushy Bay on Bryher is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the rare Dwarf Pansy that grows there.