Condition Monitoring of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in Wales
The Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) series has developed since 1949 as the suite of sites providing statutory protection for the best examples of the UK's flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features. Originally notified under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, SSSIs were re-notified under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Improved provisions for the protection and management of SSSIs were introduced by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. These sites are also used to underpin other national and international nature conservation designations. The SSSIs designation may extend into intertidal areas out to the jurisdictional limit of local authorities. In Wales, the limit is Mean Low Water for SSSIs notified before 2002, and, for more recent notifications, the limit of Lowest Astronomical Tides (LAT), where the features of interest extend down to LAT. Condition monitoring of SSSIs is essential to determine whether or not they are in satisfactory condition. This dataset contains the results of a single rapid review exercise and a programme of Common Standards Monitoring carried out by the former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) to assess the condition of SSSI features in Wales. The data from the rapid review monitoring was collected to provide an indicative picture of the condition of a sample of SSSI features. Common Standards Monitoring data is collected and assessed against a set of agreed criteria to provide an indication of the condition in each case. The first cycle of common standards monitoring took place between 2001 and 2006. The first rapid review exercise was carried out in 2003 and was updated in 2006.
- Dull adnabod
- Rhychwant
- Dosbarthiad
- Ansawdd
- Allweddeiriau
- System Cyfeirio Gofodol
- Cynnwys
- Cyfyngiadau
- Cynnal a chadw
- Metadata
Dull adnabod
- Dynodydd
- NRW_DS110510
- Teitl Amgen
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- Monitro cyflwr Safleoedd o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig (SoDdGA) Cymru
- Laith Metadata
- English
- Datganiad
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The first 6 year cycle of Common Standards Monitoring focussed on Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) features, however as many of these sites are also SSSIs the data could also be used to assess condition for a number of SSSI features. Some specific SSSI monitoring takes place on a limited number of sites. Rapid review monitoring was undertaken based on an assessment of best available information for features (e.g. survey data, field visits).
- Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
- 2015-12-31
Rhychwant
Rhychwant
- Hyd
- Wales (WLS)
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Dosbarthiad
- Fformat - Math a Disgrifiad
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Documents
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[A] High level data held on Excel spreadsheets. [B] Supporting data (e.g. field data, maps etc) are held typically on excel spreadsheets and MapInfo GIS. Where work is done by contractors: [C] Raw species and habitat data is presented on Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. [D] A report in hardcopy and electronically (provided on CD ROM). [E] Rapid review data published in report.
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Documents
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Ansawdd
Ansawdd Data
- Cwmpas Ansawdd
- Dataset
- Datganiad
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The first 6 year cycle of Common Standards Monitoring focussed on Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) features, however as many of these sites are also SSSIs the data could also be used to assess condition for a number of SSSI features. Some specific SSSI monitoring takes place on a limited number of sites. Rapid review monitoring was undertaken based on an assessment of best available information for features (e.g. survey data, field visits).
Allweddeiriau
Allweddair
- Math
- Theme
Dyfyniad
- Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
- 2008-06-01
Allweddair
- NRW Thesaurus
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- Common Standards Monitoring (CSM)
- monitoring (see specific types of monitoring eg. woodland monitoring)
- site condition monitoring
- Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
- feature
- statutory sites
- Math
- Theme
Dyfyniad
- Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
- 2023-12-31
Allweddair
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NRW SMNR Vocabulary
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- Natural Resources (incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
- Ecosystem (SMNR)
- Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
- Sea and Coast (SMNR)
- Water Resources (SMNR)
- Management Areas (SMNR)
- Woodlands (SMNR)
- Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
- Coastal Margins (SMNR)
- Water Quality (SMNR)
- Mountains, Moorland and Heaths (SMNR)
- Hydrological Processes (SMNR)
- Marine (SMNR)
- Soil and Land (SMNR)
- Physical Geography (physiography) (SMNR)
- Freshwater and Wetlands (SMNR)
- Math
- Theme
Dyfyniad
- Dyddiad (Adolygu)
- 2023-12-27
System Cyfeirio Gofodol
Cynnwys
Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Proffil CNC
Elfennau CNC
- Teitlau cysylltiedig CNC
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A rapid review of SSSI feature condition in Wales autumn 2003 : executive Report
- Teitlau cysylltiedig CNC
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in Wales : 31st March 2005
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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Part of this dataset is sensitive and restricted as it contains data exempt from general release under EIR. Sensitive data must be kept confidential; general release is not permitted due to risk of harm to the environment or third parties. [See NRW guidance on Ecological data and information exempt from general release]
Defnyddiwch gyfyngiadau
- Cyfyngiadau Defnyddio
- Other restrictions
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© CNC/NRW Data may be re-used under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence and NRWs guidance on Ecological data exempt from general release.
Metadata
Metadata
- Dynodydd Ffeil
- 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313130353130 XML
- Laith Metadata
- English
- Dynodydd Rhiant
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Common Standards Monitoring (CSM)
NRW_DS46198
- Math o adnodd
- Dataset
- Dyddiad Metadata
- 2024-05-31T09:38:44.862Z
- Enw Safonol Metadata
- NRW
- Fersiwn Metadata
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