Great Crested Newt Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Monitoring Data

This dataset comprises of Natural Resources Wales (NRWs) monitoring data for Great Crested Newts on Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Wales, where Great Crested Newts are a special feature. It also includes records of other amphibians. This dataset forms part of the Wales-wide Common Standards Monitoring. Currently the monitoring covers three sites in North East Wales: - Johnstown Newt Sites SAC - Deeside and Buckley Newt Sites SAC - Halkyn Mountain/Mynydd Helygain SAC The aim of this data capture was to assess the condition of designated SAC features based on site-specific performance indicators, and to record aspects of their management, both as an aid to management decisions and for reporting at a variety of scales. The reports also include collations of historical records however, these are not included here as they are not owned by NRW and are therefore omitted from this published dataset.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS116347
Alternative Title
  • Data Monitro Ardal Cadwraeth Arbennig (ACA) Madfallod Dŵr Cribog
  • CCW - HQ Main Assessment of Great Crested Newts at Halkyn Mountain SAC CCW000480000000E
  • CCW - HQ Terr - Initial Newt Surveys at Johnstown SAC and Deeside and Buckley SAC CCW0004800000001
  • CCW - HQ Terr - Main Assessment of Great Crested Newts at Johnston and Deeside and Buckley SAC CCW000630000000E
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Slightly different methodologies were used depending on the site. At Johnstown, and Deeside and Buckley Special Areas of Conservation sites were monitored for the presence of Great Crested Newts eggs, larvae and adults. During the initial monitoring in 2003 all ponds were visited once, during June, where visual inspections took place for Great Crested Newts eggs, lying on substrates near the shoreline. Other bird and fish species were also noted. The main assessment in 2003 consisted of site visits to all ponds at least once between August and September to record presence of larvae and eggs using visual observation, bottle trapping, torch surveying and netting. Environmental conditions within the ponds and other birds and fish species were also recorded. At Halkyn Mountain Special Area of Conservation condition assessments were undertaken where 45 ponds were surveyed where Great Crested Newts had previously been recorded, for eggs, larvae, juveniles and other environmental data.
Additional Information

There are two datasets which are omitted from the publically available data, as these are restricted and third party owned. Restrictions apply to the following dataset held in Recorder 6: - Various - Historical Newt Surveys at Johnstown SAC and Deeside and Buckley SAC - Various - Historical Newt Surveys at Halkyn Mountain SAC
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2005-12-31
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Countryside Council for Wales (CCW)
Countryside Council for Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Database ()

    Specification

    Species Data held in Recorder 6

Resource Locator
View and Download Data

World Wide Web page

 

Quality

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
Explanation
Degree
false
Lineage

Slightly different methodologies were used depending on the site. At Johnstown, and Deeside and Buckley Special Areas of Conservation sites were monitored for the presence of Great Crested Newts eggs, larvae and adults. During the initial monitoring in 2003 all ponds were visited once, during June, where visual inspections took place for Great Crested Newts eggs, lying on substrates near the shoreline. Other bird and fish species were also noted. The main assessment in 2003 consisted of site visits to all ponds at least once between August and September to record presence of larvae and eggs using visual observation, bottle trapping, torch surveying and netting. Environmental conditions within the ponds and other birds and fish species were also recorded. At Halkyn Mountain Special Area of Conservation condition assessments were undertaken where 45 ponds were surveyed where Great Crested Newts had previously been recorded, for eggs, larvae, juveniles and other environmental data.
 

Keywords

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
  • great crested newts
  • triturus cristatus
  • candidate Special Area of Conservation (cSAC)
  • Special Area of Conservation Monitoring
  • Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) (see also Candidate Special Areas of Conservation cSAC)
  • NBN Atlas
  • National Biodiversity Network [NBN]
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

NRW SMNR Vocabulary
  • Freshwater and Wetlands (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
  • Water Quality (SMNR)
  • Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
  • Natural Resources (incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Revision)
2023-12-27
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW 2005 There are no use restrictions on this data. Recipients may re-use, reproduce, disseminate this data free of charge in any format or medium, provided they do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright, and do not use it in a misleading context. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose, that dissemination or publishing does not result in duplication, and that it is fairly interpreted. Advice on interpretation should be sought where required. To avoid re-using old data, users should periodically obtain the latest version from the original source.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136333437 XML
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Species Data on the NBN Atlas

NRW_DS116805
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:38:50.331Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

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

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