I have, however, requested SNH to consult on eight new sites and two extensions to existing sites to address the gaps identified by the Commission in the following habitat types: Habitat TypeLarge Shallow Inlets and BaysMachairsEuropean Dry HeathUpland sites to cover four habitatsOld Sessile Oak Woods Once SNH has completed the consultation, Scottish ministers will decide whether or not to put these sites forward to the European Commission with a view to completion of the Scottish list of terrestrial SACs.