Some of the most important wildlife sites in the county are protected as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). But there are many other important wildlife sites which also contribute to the ecological network in Hampshire.
To safeguard these sites, they are designated as Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs). SINCs are also known nationally as Local Wildlife Sites. They represent a legacy of good management and rely upon continued stewardship by landowners.
Designating a SINC raises awareness of its importance for wildlife particularly with regard to planning and land management decision making. https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/environment/biodiversity/informationcentre/sincs
Bishop's Pond is classified as a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC), on criterion “7A Sites of nature conservation interest which occur in areas otherwise deficient in such interest, and/or are known to be of particularly high value to local communities”. Here is a complete list of SINCs in Hampshire, as at 3rd March 2017.
General information about the c. 4,000 SINC sites in Hampshire can be found here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/environment/biodiversity/informationcentre/sincs