Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is an area notified under the Wildlife and Country Act 1981 and subsequent amendments because of its flora, fauna, geological or physiographical features. Such sites are given special protection against listed damaging operations, as well as receiving protection through national and local planning policy.
Walsall Borough currently has 8 SSSI, listed by location below.
Aldridge
- Hay Head Quarry - Longwood Lane, Walsall WS4 2JS
- Stubbers Green Bog - Stubbers Green Road, Walsall WS4 8BQ
- Swan Pool and The Swag - Stubbers Green Road, Walsall WS4 8BQ
Brownhills/Walsall Wood
- Brownhills Common (Chasewater and Southern Staffordshire coalfield heaths) - The Parade, Brownhills WS8 7NG
- Clayhanger - North of Walsall
Pelsall
Rushall/Shelfield
- Daw End railway cutting - Walsall
Walsall
- Jockey Fields - North of Walsall
