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h3. Protected Land Area Database

This database has details of land areas where specific permission is required or where caching is not allowed. Mapping resources are shown. The most useful is [MAGIC |GEO:MAGIC Map]and there is a very useful link called {nl:MagicMapIt\!} that you can enter any coordinates into to check a location.
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Click the Land area column to sort alphabetically.


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Resources \\ || Information \\ || Caching Allowed? \\ ||
| {anchor:sam}{*}Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAM)* and other archaeological sites \\
CADW (Wales) \\
RCHMS (Scotland)  \\
[{color:#ffffff}.{color}|https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/United+Kingdom+Land+Areas#UnitedKingdomLandAreas-sam]\\ | Please follow the link on the right for details of the maps and how to use them. \\ | Caches will not be allowed within the boundaries of any archaeological site whether scheduled or not without permission from the owner/manager of the site. \\
\\  (i) For detailed information about SAMs and archaeological sites including interactive maps for England, Wales and Scotland and help on getting permission, [click here|GEO:Historical Sites]. \\
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*Guideline: Geocaches are not placed in restricted, prohibited or otherwise inappropriate locations* \- The cache placement is in an area that is highly sensitive to additional foot and/or vehicular traffic including, but not limited to, archaeological sites, historical sites and cemeteries.  | (/) With permission |
| {anchor:reserve}{*}Local Nature Reserves* \\
[{color:#ffffff}.{color}|https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/United+Kingdom+Land+Areas#UnitedKingdomLandAreas-reserve] | [MAGIC |GEO:MAGIC Map](EnglandPlease only)follow \\the \\link Ordnanceon Surveythe (Wales) \\
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[Scottish Natural Heritage |GEO:Scottish Natural Heritage SNH](SNH) Interactive mapright for details of the maps and how to use them. | Local Nature Reserves are special areas created for wildlife that may be environmentally sensitive locations. \\
\\  (i) For detailed information about Local Nature Reserves including interactive maps and help on getting permission, [click here|GEO:Nature Reserves and SSSIs]. \\
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*Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching* \- Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year. | (/) With permission |
| {anchor:nnr}{*}National Nature Reserves* \\
[{color:#ffffff}.{color}|https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/United+Kingdom+Land+Areas#UnitedKingdomLandAreas-nnr] | [MAGIC |GEO:MAGIC Map](UK) \\
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[Scottish Natural Heritage|GEO:Scottish Natural Heritage SNH] (SNH) Interactive map \\
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[Natural Resources Wales|GEO:Natural Resources Wales]\\
Interactive Map \\ | Please follow the link on the right for details of the maps and how to use them. | These are nationally important nature reserves. \\
\\  (i) For detailed information about National Nature Reserves including interactive maps and help on getting permission, [click here|GEO:Nature Reserves and SSSIs]. \\
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*Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching* \- Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year. | (/) With permission \\ |
| {anchor:sssi}{*}Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)* \\
[{color:#ffffff}.{color}|https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/United+Kingdom+Land+Areas#UnitedKingdomLandAreas-sssi] | [MAGIC |GEO:MAGIC Map](UK) \\
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[Scottish Natural Heritage|GEO:Scottish Natural Heritage SNH] (SNH) \\
Interactive map \\
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[Natural Resources Wales|GEO:Natural Resources Wales]\\
Interactive map \\Please follow the link on the right for details of the maps and how to use them. | SSSI's are areas considered environmentally sensitive and are given suitable protection. \\
\\  (i) For detailed information about Sites of Special Scientific Interest including interactive maps and help on getting permission, [click here|GEO:Nature Reserves and SSSIs]. \\
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*Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching* \- Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year. | (/) With permission |
| {anchor:rspb}{*}RSPB Reserves* \\
[{color:#ffffff}.{color}|https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/United+Kingdom+Land+Areas#UnitedKingdomLandAreas-rspb] | [MAGIC |GEO:MAGIC Map](UK) | The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds have given a variable response to requests for permission and each area seems to handle requests differently. You may or may not be successful in getting permission. There is no one agreement for the RSPB. \\
\\  (i) For detailed information about RSPB Reserves including interactive maps and help on getting permission, [click here|GEO:Nature Reserves and SSSIs]. \\
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*Guideline: Wildlife is not harmed in the pursuit of geocaching* \- Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm. In some regions geocaching activity may need to cease for portions of the year. | (/) With permission \\ |
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