Luce Sands, bombing range and special area of conservation, The Rhins, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.

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Luce Bay and Sands is a Special Area of Conservation which is important because of its dune, seashore and seabed habitats and the species which depend on these places. The marine part of the SAC is an intricate mosaic of mud and sandy sediments with sandbanks, reefs and boulders supporting a wide variety of plants and animals. The landward part of the site includes one of the most special dune systems in Scotland, providing an important roosting area for over-wintering birds and a place where rare newts can thrive.

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