Guidance

Marine conservation zones: explanatory note

Explaining marine conservation zones, how they were designated and how we expect them to be managed.

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This document provides an explanation of:

  • Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation orders
  • the process for changing the general management approach for MCZs
  • Defra鈥檚 expectations around MCZ management and monitoring.

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Published 21 November 2013

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