1. Landscapes
No part of the country is without some wildlife interest. Much of our biodiversity depends upon the broad character of whole landscapes, rather than the isolated ecosystems of a small number of isolated sites that are closely defined and protected.
In particular, wildlife is not restricted to designated and protected sites such as nature reserves or SSSIs; it occurs throughout the countryside, coast and built up areas. Also, administrative divisions, such as county boundaries, are often irrelevant to wildlife and natural features.