Coal Spoil Conservation Project
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 was intended as the first phase of a coal spoil conservation strategy which incorporated the results of additional archaeological and community assessment. The study was limited to the area covered by Torfaen, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Councils. A Coal Spoil Conservation Strategy was initiated and this dataset includes the results from different phases of the project (see 'contains' field). The aim of this data capture was to provide background data for the delivery of a consistent strategy for local biodiversity action and amenity enhancement. The results of an archaeological and community assessment were also incorporated. The study suggests a classification for types of coal spoil and assesses the ecological value of a large number of sites.
- Dull adnabod
- Rhychwant
- Dosbarthiad
- Ansawdd
- Allweddeiriau
- System Cyfeirio Gofodol
- Cynnwys
- Cyfyngiadau
- Cynnal a chadw
- Metadata
Dull adnabod
- Dynodydd
- NRW_DS109916
- Teitl Amgen
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- Coal Spoil Habitat Assessment
- Laith Metadata
- English
- Datganiad
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Phase 1 habitat data, Ordnance Survey maps, aerial photographs and information supplied by the local authorities were assessed. Most detailed records were provided by SEWBREC, the South East Wales Biological Records Centre. Available data is not evenly distributed and recommendations are made for further survey. GIS data and Excel spreadsheets for each site are provided as a separate CD, with the results summarised in this report. Confidence in this data is generally high however some disagreement regarding NVC communities/species identification and poor mapping.
Ystod amser
- Dyddiad cychwyn
- 2005-04-01
- Categori pwnc
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- Environment
- Biota
Rhychwant
Rhychwant
- Hyd
- Wales (WLS)
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Dosbarthiad
- Fformat - Math a Disgrifiad
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Documents
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- Math
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[A] Report available as paper hardcopy or digital version (Word and PDF files) [B] GIS products in the form of MapInfo tables- vegetation polygons, quadrat points, target notes and photographic points. [C] Excel spreadsheets containing raw quadrat data [D] Digital photos
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Documents
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Ansawdd
Ansawdd Data
- Cwmpas Ansawdd
- Dataset
- Datganiad
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Phase 1 habitat data, Ordnance Survey maps, aerial photographs and information supplied by the local authorities were assessed. Most detailed records were provided by SEWBREC, the South East Wales Biological Records Centre. Available data is not evenly distributed and recommendations are made for further survey. GIS data and Excel spreadsheets for each site are provided as a separate CD, with the results summarised in this report. Confidence in this data is generally high however some disagreement regarding NVC communities/species identification and poor mapping.
Allweddeiriau
Allweddair
- Math
- Theme
Dyfyniad
- Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
- 2008-06-01
Allweddair
- NRW Thesaurus
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- heathland (heaths)
- lichen-heath
- lichens
- coal
- coal spoils
- Torfaen
- Caerphilly
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Rhondda Cynon Taff (Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council)
- conservation assessment
- recreation (see also outdoor recreation,sports and narrower terms eg. recreation planning)
- amenity value
- mines (mining)
- the Valleys, South Wales
- Math
- Theme
Dyfyniad
- Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
- 2023-12-31
System Cyfeirio Gofodol
Cynnwys
Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Proffil CNC
Elfennau CNC
- Teitlau cysylltiedig CNC
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An integrated strategic assessment of the recreational use and conservation value of heathland and associated habitats on the coal spoils of south Wales
- Teitlau cysylltiedig CNC
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A strategic conservation assessment of heathland and associated habitats on the coal spoils of south Wales
- Teitlau cysylltiedig CNC
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A strategic conservation assessment of heathland and associated habitats on the coal spoils of south Wales : phase II : assessment of environmental parameters
- Teitlau cysylltiedig CNC
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Archaeological, historical and cultural importance and significance of surviving coal spoil tips in the heads of the valleys area
Cyfyngiadau
Cyfyngiadau
Cyfyngiadau ar Fynediad a Defnydd Cyhoeddus
- Math o Gyfyngiad
- Other restrictions
Cyfarwyddeb Cyfyngiadau Mynediad
- Cyfyngiadau
- no limitations
Testun cyfyngiadau mynediad
- Cyfyngiadau eraill
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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.
Defnyddiwch gyfyngiadau
- Cyfyngiadau Defnyddio
- Other restrictions
- Cyfyngiadau eraill
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© CNC/NRW and © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Natural Resources Wales, 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
- 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313039393136 XML
- Laith Metadata
- English
- Math o adnodd
- Dataset
- Dyddiad Metadata
- 2024-05-31T09:29:21.38Z
- Enw Safonol Metadata
- NRW
- Fersiwn Metadata
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