@prefix dcat: . @prefix dct: . @prefix foaf: . @prefix vcard: . @prefix xsd: . a dcat:Dataset ; dct:accrualPeriodicity "irregular" ; dct:description "Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations 1995 (Northern Ireland) (as amended). They have been designated because of a possible threat to the special habitats or species which they contain and to provide increased protection to a variety of animals, plants, and habitats of importance to biodiversity both on a national and international scale. All of the SAC sites chosen under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended) are collectively known as the UK national site network which is a network of protected areas across the EU, which forms part of a wider international Emerald Network of Areas of Special Conservation Interest. The sites are chosen according to scientific criteria to ensure favourable conservation status of each habitat type and species. ‘Favourable conservation status’ means managing the site to ensure the special habitats and species are healthy." ; dct:identifier "3a9ff337-634b-4bd5-89ad-dc85b6e5e178" ; dct:issued "2016-10-04T10:57:15.009178"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:modified "2023-01-17T14:20:50.711269"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:publisher ; dct:title "Special Areas of Conservation" ; dcat:contactPoint [ a vcard:Organization ; vcard:fn "NIEA NED Evidence Team" ; vcard:hasEmail ] ; dcat:distribution , , ; dcat:keyword "Environment", "Habitat", "Habitats Directive", "Natural Habitats", "Northern Ireland", "Protected Sites", "Species" . a dcat:Distribution ; dct:description "Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations 1995 (Northern Ireland) (as amended). They have been designated because of a possible threat to the special habitats or species which they contain and to provide increased protection to a variety of animals, plants and habitats of importance to biodiversity both on a national and international scale. Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) were formerly designated under the EC Habitats Directive." ; dct:format "SHP" ; dct:issued "2016-10-04T10:58:12.506199"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:modified "2016-10-04T10:58:12.506199"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:title "Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) - Shapefile - Irish National Grid" ; dcat:accessURL . a dcat:Distribution ; dct:description "Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are strictly protected sites designated under the EC Habitats Directive." ; dct:format "GeoJSON" ; dct:issued "2016-10-04T12:00:15.229701"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:modified "2016-10-04T12:00:15.229701"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:title "Special Areas of Conservation" ; dcat:accessURL . a dcat:Distribution ; dct:description "Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations 1995 (Northern Ireland) (as amended). They have been designated because of a possible threat to the special habitats or species which they contain and to provide increased protection to a variety of animals, plants and habitats of importance to biodiversity both on a national and international scale. Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) were formerly designated under the EC Habitats Directive." ; dct:format "SHP" ; dct:issued "2023-01-17T13:11:46.903033"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:modified "2023-01-17T13:11:46.903033"^^xsd:dateTime ; dct:title "Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) - Shapefile - British National Grid" ; dcat:accessURL . a foaf:Agent ; foaf:name "Northern Ireland Environment Agency - Natural Environment Division" .