National Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) Database and Mapping Project (3rd Party Data)
In 2007 the UK Water Vole Steering Group highlighted the need for a concerted effort to collate and map available data in order to assess the national status and trend of the species and to report against national Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) targets. It also recognised the potential of a spatial water vole layer which could be used to support conservation measures and enable more strategic working at local, regional and national level. The Water Vole Database and Mapping Project was established in January 2008 with funding provided by the Environment Agency, Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) and People's Trust for Endangered Species. Further funding was later provided by Scottish Natural Heritage. This dataset comprises a GIS of water vole alert areas, local key areas and regional key areas for England, Scotland and Wales 2004-2008. This GIS has been derived from water vole records provided to the project for this purpose by a total of 70 data providers. The GIS must be used in conjunction with the Guide to the Use of Project Outputs 2010 provided to recipients of the mapping outputs in 2010. The project is managed by RSWT, with work delivered by a Water Vole Information Officer based at Hampshire Wildlife Trust. Variable, information is from a wide range of suppliers.
- Identification
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- Metadata
Identification
- Identifier
- EXT_DS114689
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- Prosiect mapio a chronfa ddata llygod pengrwn y dwr
- Metadata Language
- English
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In 2008, the project requested water vole and American mink data for all years from Local Record Centres, Wildlife Trusts and other data suppliers. Data suppliers were asked to provide data in an Excel spreadsheet. These were collated and mapped. This dataset is currently managed and supplied by RSWT (hosted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust) on behalf of the Environment Agency.
- Additional Information
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For further information and guidance on the interpretation and use of this data please contact Helen Perkins, Water for Wildlife Project (Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts).
- Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
- 2010-08-31
Extent
Extent
- Geographic Extent
- United Kingdom (UKM)
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Distribution
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Geographic Information System
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ESRI shape files and MapInfo .TAB files with supporting information in .doc and .pdf format.
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Geographic Information System
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Quality
Data quality
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- Dataset
- Lineage
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In 2008, the project requested water vole and American mink data for all years from Local Record Centres, Wildlife Trusts and other data suppliers. Data suppliers were asked to provide data in an Excel spreadsheet. These were collated and mapped. This dataset is currently managed and supplied by RSWT (hosted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust) on behalf of the Environment Agency.
Keywords
Keywords
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- Theme
Citation
- Date (Publication)
- 2008-06-01
Keywords
- NRW Thesaurus
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- water voles
- arvicola amphibius
- American mink
- Neovison vison
- species distribution
- Type
- Theme
Citation
- Date (Publication)
- 2023-12-31
Spatial Reference System
Content
Content Information
NRW Profile
Custom Elements
Constraints
Constraints
Limitations on Public Access and Use
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Access Constraints Directive
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- no limitations
Access Constraints Text
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This dataset is wholly owned by Various Partners. NRW may provide access to this dataset on request in some circumstances. However, enquirers are advised to obtain a copy from the owner/originator directly, rather than NRW. NRW may NOT publish or disseminate it in its entirety.
Use Constraints
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© Various Partners, 2010. The dataset is under joint ownership of various partners. NRW has a copy but is not one of the owners. NRW does NOT grant permission to third parties to re-use or disseminate this dataset. Those seeking such permission should approach the originator directly.