Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)

Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the network of legally protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). RIGS are selected for their scientific, educational, historical and aesthetic features. As stated in Planning Policy Wales, Planning Authorities should protect the features and qualities for which RIGS have been designated. The impact of proposed developments will depend on the nature of the RIGS feature, so early consultation with the local RIGS group or NRW is strongly recommended.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS24294
Alternative Title
  • Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites (RIGS)
  • RIG Sites
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2022-03-24
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Owner
  Association of UK Rigs Groups
GeoConservationUK, The Studios, 53 High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DE, United Kingdom
Not Provided
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ()

    Specification

    ArcMap layerfile and Mapinfo GIS layers and digital and paper copies of forms and reports.

Resource Locator
Download Data and Web Services

World Wide Web page

Resource Locator
GeoConservation UK

World Wide Web page

Resource Locator
Web Mapping Service

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

Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups.
 

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
  • Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS)
  • geological sites
  • geomorphology
  • geological conservation
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

Integrated Public Sector Vocabulary
  • geology
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Revision)
2013-04-03
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.subjects

Keywords

NRW SMNR Vocabulary
  • Natural Resources (incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
  • Geodiversity (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Landscape (SMNR)
  • Geomorphology (SMNR)
  • Soil and Land (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
  • Seascape (SMNR)
  • Geological (SMNR)
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Spatial Reference System

Code
Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)
 

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

This dataset is owned by the Association of Welsh RIGS Groups (AWRG) and NRW. AWRG own the forms and reports - NRW may release this dataset on request, however, enquirers are advised to obtain a copy from the owner/originator directly, rather than NRW. Names and addresses of landowners are on some forms. These must not be released without the individual's permission. NRW may NOT publish or disseminate it in its entirety. NRW owns the ArcMap layerfile(s) - There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© AWRG and NRW AWRG owned and restricted data - NRW does NOT grant permission to third parties to re-use or disseminate this dataset. Those seeking such permission should approach the originator directly. NRW collated spatial data - 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.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints
Open Government Licence (OGL)
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence (OGL)
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3234323934 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:15:58.806Z
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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