About this map
This map is a tool to track the UK's progress towards protecting 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030.
It helps visualize conservation efforts, highlight fundable projects,
and provide transparency in our journey to protect biodiversity.
Map key
30x30, Good Condition: This area is officially counted towards the 30x30 target by the governing body of this country and is noted as in "Good ecological condition" according to the most recent inspection.
30x30, Mixed Condition: This area is officially counted towards the 30x30 target by the governing body of this country. Its ecological condition is mixed and may require additional support.
Other Protected Areas: Legally recognised Protected Areas generally to promote biodiversity. Governing bodies have not recognised these areas as counting towards 30x30 without additional support. These areas are generally thought of as low-hanging fruit for 30x30 progress.
Requesting Your Help: Conservation projects that may meet the 30x30 Criteria and require funding or volunteers to achieve its goals. Tap on them for more information.
How close are we to 30%?
In England and Wales on land, just 7.1% and 10.6% respectively, are currently counting towards 30x30, this is largely Special Sites of Scientific Interest, with other projects set to be counted against the criteria later this year.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and all of UK’s waters are yet to publish 30x30 specific criteria.
Where refined criteria is missing, the map and the Stats panel shows total area of designated protection, however these ares have unknown biological condition.
30x30 UK is asking for the missing criteria to be published.
Map limitations
- Protected areas not yet loaded for Wales and Northern Ireland
- Only a small selection of projects have been loaded into the map. Submit your project
- Data for woodlands that are not SSSI have not yet been loaded
New projects certified for 30x30
The process of certifying additional projects to be counted towards 30x30 in the UK is an area that is quickly evolving. At this moment in time, Defra has published the criteria a project must meet, and is currently piloting the certification process.
Help bring this map to life ✨
This is an evolving project, and we'd love to hear your thoughts!
If you have suggestions or need something from this map,
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Want to submit your own conservation project?
Submit your project here.
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