Geological Conservation Review (GCR) Site Boundaries

The dataset contains the original site boundaries for all Geological Conservation Review (GCR) Sites in Wales. The boundaries define the area of a particular GCR Site (usually coincident with the geological feature as defined by Common Standards Monitoring). Proposed, current and denotified boundaries are included. Records originally collected to show the extent of GCR blocks. These blocks represent important geological or geomorphological topics (e.g. Mineralogy), geological time divisions, stages and series (e.g. Llandeilo), and areas of search (e.g. South Wales and the Mendips).

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS99287
Alternative Title
  • NRW Geological Conservation Review sites.LYR
  • Ffiniau Safleoedd yr Adolygiad Cadwraeth Ddaearegol (Gwreiddiol)
  • Initial proposed GCR boundaries
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Boundaries were produced for approximately 450 sites in Wales by the GCR Unit between 1977-1990 and have been produced for each GCR site added to the register after 1990. Original paper maps at various scales have been coverted to OSMM (1:2500 scale) using GIS. Digitising tablets used if necessary. Where boundaries have been checked by ESO (Earth Scientist Officers) confidence is fairly high. Where they have not been checked the confidence is moderate (see final column in attribute data for this information). Some boundaries have necessarily been modified in the course of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) notification process and other Natural Resource Wales (NRW) reviews. When the latest versions of the site boundaries have been collated and verified by NRW's Earth Science Officers the aim is to issue a second dataset- 'GCR Site Boundaries (Current)'.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2021-04-02
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Nature Conservancy Council (NCC)
c/o Natural Resources Wales, Maes Y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2DW, Wales
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
  • Geographic Information System ()

    Specification

    GIS layer- GCR Site Boundaries

Resource Locator
Download Data and Web Services

World Wide Web page

Resource Locator
Web Mapping Services

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

Boundaries were produced for approximately 450 sites in Wales by the GCR Unit between 1977-1990 and have been produced for each GCR site added to the register after 1990. Original paper maps at various scales have been coverted to OSMM (1:2500 scale) using GIS. Digitising tablets used if necessary. Where boundaries have been checked by ESO (Earth Scientist Officers) confidence is fairly high. Where they have not been checked the confidence is moderate (see final column in attribute data for this information). Some boundaries have necessarily been modified in the course of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) notification process and other Natural Resource Wales (NRW) reviews. When the latest versions of the site boundaries have been collated and verified by NRW's Earth Science Officers the aim is to issue a second dataset- 'GCR Site Boundaries (Current)'.
 

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
  • geographical information systems (GIS)
  • Geological Conservation Review (GCR)
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

Integrated Public Sector Vocabulary
  • environment
  • conservation areas
  • geology
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

NRW SMNR Vocabulary
  • Geological (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Natural Resources (incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
  • Minerals (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
  • Geodiversity (SMNR)
  • Soil and Land (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 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
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3939323837 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2024-05-30T14:37:35.506Z
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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