Marine intertidal Phase 1 Final Report and Analysis Data

This dataset contains analysis data in the form of excel spreadsheets (survey dates, contacts, recreational popular areas, details of sea defences etc) and MapInfo tables (biotope distribution- including rare, scarce, nationally important and specialised biotopes, biotope richness, mapping of northern and southern species, non native species, LBAP areas, bait digging and boulder turning locations, angling, man made substrata, intertidal designated sites etc). It also contains many images taken during surveying which are stored as JPEGs. These are made up of the results of a 10 year survey of the intertidal zone of Wales including detailed information on a wide variety of features and activities e.g. the distribution of habitats and species, non-native species, man-made substrata, bait collection. It provides comprehensive baseline data for monitoring change or for the identification of locations sensitive to certain anthropogenic impacts - a critical capacity in the context of climate change. The data also provides information to support a notification programme for intertidal Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), thereby providing a series of intertidal designated sites across Wales. It also underpins the selection of the internationally important Special Area of Conservation (SAC) site series. Intertidal mapped data provides an integrated information resource for Local Authority structure and development plans on the coast and for the consideration of planning applications. The maps give important regional information about habitat and biotope distribution. They are used in the production and evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments, assessment of sites as possible Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as a basis for the development of sensitivity mapping, and as a baseline for developing monitoring of intertidal features in marine Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). Sites are mapped once and therefore are a 'snapshot' in time.

Identifier: NRW_DS109830

Alternative Title

Ph1 sites
When the tide goes out: The biodiversity and conservation of the shores of Wales- results from a 10 year intertidal survey of Wales.
Cam 1 Rhynglanwol Morol: Adroddiad Terfynol a Data'r Dadansoddiad

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: Survey methodology is based on 'Handbook for Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Biotope Mapping Survey'. Biotopes are based on the JNCC report `Marine Nature Conservation Review: marine biotope classification for Britain and Ireland. Volumes 1 and 2. Version 97.06'. Working at a scale of 1:5,000, field survey is based on using a combination of aerial photographs and Ordnance Survey (OS) maps as a template on to which the substratum and biotopes (habitat and associated biological community) are drawn. Features and other information that are not map-able are described in target notes, a site description provides general information on the whole site and further information on biotopes and species are recorded on the survey form. Each survey site is validated by two surveyors who visited the site. A 3 stage validation process is carried out. First validation process includes checking that all survey visit details are correct, all target note information is correct and transferred to the database in the correct fields, all designations are described, all biotopes species lists are transferred to the database and included for the site, all photographs are sequentially labelled. Second validation ensures all spellings and grammar are correct. Third validation process ensures that spatial digital data matches the original paper map and database entries. This includes automating data entry for codes, cross-referencing record id numbers, biotopes, target notes and grid references. Automated checks are carried out on spatial datasets in MapInfo.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2007-02-28

Temporal Extent

Begin date: 1996-04-01

End date: 2005-10-31

Topic category

Environment
Oceans
Biota

Owner

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

Originator

Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). Phase 1 Intertidal Team

Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

Extent

Geographic Extent: Wales (WLS)

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword: benthic boundary layer

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Documents ()

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[A] Word documents [B] Excel spreadsheets [C] MapInfo tables [D] JPEGs [E] Hardcopy of report

Data quality

Quality Scope: Dataset

Conformity: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
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Lineage: Survey methodology is based on 'Handbook for Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Biotope Mapping Survey'. Biotopes are based on the JNCC report `Marine Nature Conservation Review: marine biotope classification for Britain and Ireland. Volumes 1 and 2. Version 97.06'. Working at a scale of 1:5,000, field survey is based on using a combination of aerial photographs and Ordnance Survey (OS) maps as a template on to which the substratum and biotopes (habitat and associated biological community) are drawn. Features and other information that are not map-able are described in target notes, a site description provides general information on the whole site and further information on biotopes and species are recorded on the survey form. Each survey site is validated by two surveyors who visited the site. A 3 stage validation process is carried out. First validation process includes checking that all survey visit details are correct, all target note information is correct and transferred to the database in the correct fields, all designations are described, all biotopes species lists are transferred to the database and included for the site, all photographs are sequentially labelled. Second validation ensures all spellings and grammar are correct. Third validation process ensures that spatial digital data matches the original paper map and database entries. This includes automating data entry for codes, cross-referencing record id numbers, biotopes, target notes and grid references. Automated checks are carried out on spatial datasets in MapInfo.

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2008-06-01

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus

marine biology (subtidal biology) (littoral biology) (sublittoral biology)(intertidal biology)(see also seashore)
marine monitoring (see also marine surveys)
seashore (intertidal) (littoral) (see also beaches)
Phase 1 Survey (Phase I)
biotopes
habitat mapping

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2023-12-31

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary

Habitat characterisation
Habitat extent

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Revision): 2021-01-06

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Code: British National Grid (EPSG::27700)

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NRW Related Title: When the tide goes out : the biodiversity and conservation of the shores of Wales : results from a 10 year intertidal survey of Wales

NRW Related Title: Marine intertidal phase 1 biotope mapping survey

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Other constraints: Part of this dataset is also sensitive and restricted. The sensitive data is as follows; Ostrea edulis. Sensitive data must be kept confidential; general release, is not permitted due to risk of harm to the environment or third parties.

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Other constraints: © CNC/NRW All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right. Recipients may only re-use sensitive data under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence and NRWs guidance on Ecological data exempt from general release.

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File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313039383330 XML

Metadata Language: English

Parent Identifier: Marine Phase 1 Intertidal Habitat Survey
NRW_DS24333

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2024-12-09T12:39:58.584Z

Metadata Standard Name: NRW

Metadata Standard Version: 1.0

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Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

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