Phase 2 Welsh Lowland Peatland Survey (Fenbase 1977 - 1982)

This dataset has now been incorporated into, and superseded by the new Phase 2 Lowland Peatland Survey of Wales. The survey work was split into two time periods, with the first Phase 2 lowland peatland surveys being conducted between 1977 and 1982 (this dataset). There was then a break between this and the second tranche of surveys which have occurred from 2004 onwards. These more modern surveys were conducted on sites already covered on the 1997-1982 surveys and on newer identified sites. FenBASE is an ecological database on fens maintained by the Wetland Research Group, University of Sheffield. Pre-NVC survey of 4100 quadrats of vegetation data, collected on paper and held in the FENBASE database. Includes site summaries (known as Wales Wetland Survey). Also includes some slides. FenBASE was created to provide a comprehensive database of information pertaining to the fens within England. FenBASE data were used to evaluate the potential issue of nutrient enrichment of basin fens at the regional level, and provide an overview of mitigation option applicable to those sites at risk from nutrient enrichment. It is also used to provide indication of additional data that would be appropriate to further aid assessment and evaluation.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS24288
Alternative Title
  • Wales Wetland Survey
  • FENBASE
  • Arolwg Mawn Iseldiroedd Cymru
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

The data was initially collected using National Vegetation Classification methodology.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
1982-12-31
Owner
  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

Format Type and Description
  • Documents ()

    Specification

    Paper records: (i) site packs (c. 170) contaning quadrat recording cards and a completed site proforma, (ii) master sheets for each 10 km square in Wales with rough site outlines and basic site details in inventory form. Electronic database (FENBASE): Access Database. Basic site metadata stored in Excel (Wales Wetland Survey.XLS). Photographs: slides.

 

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

The data was initially collected using National Vegetation Classification methodology.
 

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
  • lowland peatland survey
  • Peatland Survey
  • peatlands
  • vegetation (see also specific types eg.coastal or heathland vegetation and vegetation surveys)
  • vegetation surveys (vegetation monitoring)(see also biologicalsurveys)
  • lowlands
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2023-12-31
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-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 Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3234323838 XML
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Wales Wetland Survey 1977-1982

NRW_DS101897
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:24:02.493Z
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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