Marine intertidal Phase 1 Final Report and Analysis Data

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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.

Identification

Dynodydd
Identifier
NRW_DS109830
Teitl Amgen
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
Laith Metadata
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.
Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2007-02-28
Perchennog
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). Phase 1 Intertidal Team
Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
 

Extent

Extent

Hyd
Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword
benthic boundary layer
 
 

Distribution

Fformat - Math a Disgrifiad
Format Type and Description
  • Documents ()

    Specification

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

 

Quality

Ansawdd Data
Data quality

Cwmpas Ansawdd
Quality Scope
Dataset
Dataset
Cydymffurfiad
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
Explanation
Degree
false
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

Allweddair
Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
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Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Allweddair
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
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2023-12-31
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Allweddair
Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
  • Habitat characterisation
  • Habitat extent
Math
Type
Theme
Theme

Dyfyniad
Citation

Dyddiad (Adolygu)
Date (Revision)
2021-01-06
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Content Information

Proffil CNC
NRW Profile

Elfennau CNC
Custom Elements

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
 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Math o Gyfyngiad
Restriction type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

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.
 

Use Constraints

Cyfyngiadau Defnyddio
Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
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.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

NRW Conditional
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

Dynodydd Ffeil
File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313039383330 XML
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Marine Phase 1 Intertidal Habitat Survey

NRW_DS24333
Math o adnodd
Resource type
Dataset
Dataset
Dyddiad Metadata
Metadata Date
2024-12-09T12:39:58.584Z
Enw Safonol Metadata
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Fersiwn Metadata
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

Pwynt Cyswllt
pointOfContact
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 
 

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