Division 5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (neighbouring sites and sites belonging to different designation types)

This part of the recording form allows neighbouring sites or sites belonging to different designation types which overlap or neighbour each other to be indicated. The interrelationship between the different types is also established by cross-referencing them. All possible relationships are coded using one of the following:

• sites are coincident (use code =),

• the described site includes another site completely (use code +),

• the other site includes the described site completely (use code –),

• the two sites partially overlap (use code *).

In addition to entering these codes, the percentage of the described site that is overlapping with the other site should be entered.

• Neighbouring sites are indicated with a ‘/’.

In addition, the form provides for possible designation types on the international level: Ramsar site, Biogenetic reserve, European Diploma area, Barcelona Convention site, Biosphere reserves, World Heritage site, OSPAR site, HELCOM site, Bucharest Convention site, Protected Marine Area or other.

Please enter national designations with the name of the site together with the type of relation (see above) and % overlap with reference to the described site.