From the seabird colonies of Hermaness in Shetland’s most northernly island to the unique geology and rare plants of the Lizard at the tip of Cornwall, there are hundreds of highly prized National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in the UK.
Enshrined in the and further strengthened by the , these NNRs are protected by Natural England, NatureScot, Natural Resources Wales and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. More wildlife finds safe haven in a plethora of other reserves, supported by organisations such as the National Trust, Wildlife Trusts, Woodland Trust, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and RSPB. Their