Assessment of the Recreational Use and Conservation Value of Heathland and Associated Habitats on the Coal Spoils of South Wales

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The coal extraction industry has had a massive impact on the natural environment at a landscape level, the most obvious legacy of the operations being the extensive coal spoil tips apparent across the region. In recent years millions of pounds have been spent on the stabilisation and eventual reclamation of these spoil areas and their redevelopment for housing, new industry or local open spaces. In the past the potential ecological value of the tips has generally been overlooked or understated. However, old coal spoil sites are now recognised as an important habitat for a range of species and the few remaining sites in the Valleys also have cultural and community value, however general awareness of the value of these sites is low. This has resulted in a loss of site value in term of heritage, ecology, landscape and amenity and there was a need to put individual sites into a context. The former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), which is now part of Natural Resources Wales (NRW), conducted an integrated strategic assessment of the recreational use and conservation value of heathland and associated habitats on the coal spoils of South Wales. This dataset is a collation of all biological data associated with 25 coal spoil sites in the South Wales valleys. The purpose of this data capture was to conduct a strategic assessment of conservation, recreation and education use and potential of these sites. Specific aims included initial classification of coal spoil types, collation of species and habitat data to allow an initial assessment of conservation value, assessment of recreational and amenity use and assessment of the potential for enhancements. The area covered by this work included the South Wales valleys. The current dataset covers Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr County Borough Council (CBCs).

Identification

Dynodydd
Identifier
NRW_DS109898
Teitl Amgen
Alternative Title
  • Asesu defnydd hamdden a gwerth cadwraethol gweundiroedd a chynefinoedd cysylltiedig ar domenni glo de Cymru
  • Coal Spoil Habitats Assessment
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Biodiversity assessment carried out using a desk study methodology to collate data from South East Wales Biological records centre, Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and other partners. Recreation and amenity use and potential assessed by carrying out site visits to the 25 sites followed by discussion with the local authority ecologists.
Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2006-04-01
Perchennog
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Wildlife Trusts of South and West Wales
Cilgerran, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 2TB
http://www.welshwildlife.org/
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Ledbury
Not Provided
Not Provided
 

Extent

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Geographic Extent
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S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 

Vertical Extent

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Vertical Extent

Gwerth lleiaf
Minimum value (metres)
140
Gwerth uchaf
Maximum value (metres)
400
System Gyfeirio Cydlynu Fertigol
Vertical CRS
 
 

Distribution

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

    Specification

    [A] GIS products in the form of MapInfo tables- location of sites (point data), site boundaries (polygon data). [B] Word files [C] Excel files containing species data

 

Quality

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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

Biodiversity assessment carried out using a desk study methodology to collate data from South East Wales Biological records centre, Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and other partners. Recreation and amenity use and potential assessed by carrying out site visits to the 25 sites followed by discussion with the local authority ecologists.
 

Keywords

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Keywords

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Citation

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

Allweddair
Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • heathland (heaths)
  • lichen-heath
  • lichens
  • coal
  • coal spoils
  • species (see also endangered species)
  • heather
  • calluna vulgaris
  • Torfaen
  • Rhondda Cynon Taff (Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council)
  • Caerphilly
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Blaenau Gwent (and county borough since 4/96)
  • the Valleys, South Wales
  • mines (mining)
  • recreation (see also outdoor recreation,sports and narrower terms eg. recreation planning)
  • public access
  • conservation assessment
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Theme
Theme

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Citation

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

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

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Content Information

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NRW Profile

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Custom Elements

NRW Related Title

An integrated strategic assessment of the recreational use and conservation value of heathland and associated habitats on the coal spoils of south Wales
 

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Access Constraints Directive

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no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

The following data is considered OS derived data and is therefore jointly owned by NRW and the Ordnance Survey. There are no access restrictions on this data. However there are third party use restrictions.
 

Use Constraints

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Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other restrictions
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© CNC/NRW and © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Natural Resources Wales, AC0000849444 © Hawlfraint y Goron. Cedwir pob hawl. Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru, AC0000849444. Data may be re-used under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence. Those seeking commercial re-use require a commercial licence available from the OS.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

Dynodydd Ffeil
File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313039383938 XML
Laith Metadata
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Coal Spoil Conservation Project

NRW_DS109916
Math o adnodd
Resource type
Dataset
Dataset
Dyddiad Metadata
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:37:47.197Z
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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