http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/glossary/ProtectedSiteINSPIRE Registry teamJRC-INSPIRE-SUPPORT@ec.europa.euhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/registry2015-08-18 17:17 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:17 PM CESTProtected SiteA Protected Site is an area designated or managed within a framework of international, Community and Member States' legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives. Protected Sites and Protected Areas are synonymous.