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Potential ASSI protection for Peel Hill

Assessment, which is underway, welcomed by DEFA minister

Peel Hill could become a protected Area of Special Scientific Interest.

The assessment process, which began several years ago, is now being revisited by officers of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Local commissioners, led by chair Hazel Hannan, hope designation would encourage people to continue to treat the area with respect for generations to come.

Minister Clare Barber has welcomed the authority's enthusiasm:

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