Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) datasets

Habitat Networks (England) - Ancient Semi Natural Woodland

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Habitat Networks for 18 priority habitats based primarily, but not exclusively, on the priority habitat inventory with additional data added in relation to habitat restoration-creation, restorable habitat, plus fragmentation action, and network enhancement and expansion zones. The maps are created following a standardised process that incorporates a range of data layers and identifies specific locations for a range of actions to help improve the ecological resilience for each of the habitats/habitat networks. This is the combined habitat network map. This updated dataset replaces the two previous published layers 'Habitat Networks (Combined Habitats) (England)' and 'Habitat Networks (Combined Habitats) (England) Priority Restoration' The Habitat Networks (England) comprise a series of 23 individual habitat network maps for England plus a single 'Combined Habitat Networks Map' and 3 'Grouped Habitat Networks Map'. The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below: Habitat Components: The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI). The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI. The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'. Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'. Network Zones: Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'. Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'. Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'. Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone' Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document.  Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller 'networks' that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as 'network segments'. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Blanket Bog

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Coastal Habitats Grouped

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Lakes

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Limestone Pavement

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Calcareous Grassland

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Dry Acid Grassland

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Fen

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Heathland

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Meadows

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Raised Bog

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Purple Moor Grass & Rush Pasture

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Reedbeds

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Rivers

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Traditional Orchards

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Upland Calcareous Grassland

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Upland Fens Flushes & Swamps

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Upland Hay Meadows

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Upland Heathland

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Habitat Networks (England) - Wood Pasture & Parkland

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Countryside Stewardship Scheme Options (England)

Countryside Stewardship Scheme Agreement Option Points.  This scheme is now close to new applicants. The Countryside Stewardship Scheme was originally an agri-environment scheme run by the United Kingdom Government set up in 1991. In its original form it expired in 2014.   It was relaunched for the Rural Development Programme England (RDPE) 2014-2020 with £3.1bn of government subsidy for agriculture and forestry, replacing the previous Environmental Stewardship scheme.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Countryside Stewardship Scheme Agreements (England)

Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements holding boundaries data.  This scheme is now close to new applicants. The Countryside Stewardship Scheme was originally an agri-environment scheme run by the United Kingdom Government set up in 1991. In its original form it expired in 2014.   It was relaunched for the Rural Development Programme England (RDPE) 2014-2020 with £3.1bn of government subsidy for agriculture and forestry, replacing the previous Environmental Stewardship scheme.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Environmentally Sensitive Area Scheme Options (England)

Environmentally Sensitive Area Scheme Live Option Points derived from AESIS tables. The Environmentally Sensitive Areas Scheme was introduced in 1987 to offer incentives to encourage farmers to adopt agricultural practices which would safeguard and enhance parts of the country of particularly high landscape, wildlife or historic value. The scheme has now closed to new applicants. Defra introduced a new Environmental Stewardship Scheme on 3 March 2005 which supersedes (with enhancements) the Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Countryside Stewardship Schemes. There are 22 ESAs in England, covering some 10% of agricultural land.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Energy Crops Scheme (ECS) Agreements

Energy Crops Scheme Agreements - based on Probis extract. The Energy Crops Scheme provides establishment grants for approved energy crops. Approved crops are Short Rotation Coppice (Willow, Poplar, Ash, Alder, Hazel, Silver Birch, Sycamore, Sweet Chestnut and Lime) and Miscanthus (a tall, woody grass). The ECS grant scheme supports the cost of establishment of Miscanthus or Short Rotation Coppice (SRC). Both elements of the Energy Crops Scheme, (which formed part of the England Rural Development Programme), Establishment Grants and Producer Groups, have now closed to new applications.  For details on the Energy Crops Scheme 2007-13 visit Natural England's website (archived).Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Doorstep Greens (England) Polygons

The Doorstep Greens initiative provides new or renovated areas of public open space close to people's homes that could be enjoyed permanently by the local community. The initiative is a joint Natural England and New Opportunities Fund project. The initiative is aimed at targeting communities who experience disadvantage and where regeneration of the local environment and outdoor recreation provision is sorely needed. They could be small or large, and in urban or rural locations.  Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Environmentally Sensitive Areas (England)

The Environmentally Sensitive Areas were introduced in 1987 to offer incentives to encourage farmers to adopt agricultural practices which would safeguard and enhance parts of the country of particularly high landscape, wildlife or historic value. The scheme has now closed to new applicants. Defra introduced a new Environmental Stewardship Scheme on 3 March 2005 which supersedes (with enhancements) the Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Countryside Stewardship Schemes. There are 22 ESAs in England, covering some 10% of agricultural land. More information about the ESAs can be viewed here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Biosphere Reserves (England)

Biosphere reserves are recognised under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme with the aim of promoting sustainable development founded on the work of the local community. Once designated, they lie under the United Kingdom’s authority, but when grouped together in the global community together they make up a network of sites within the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Common Pheasant and Red-Legged Partridge releases – European sites and 500m buffer zones (England)

The Common Pheasant and Red-legged Partridge releases European sites and 500m buffer zones dataset is published only to support gamebird licensing from 31 May 2021 onwards.  This dataset is static (not planned to be updated).From 31st May 2021, the release of common pheasants or red-legged partridges into the wild is not allowed on European sites or within 500m of their boundaries (known as the buffer zones) except under a license.For more information and guidance including when you need to apply for a licence see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wildlife-licences.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Doorstep Greens (England) Points

The Doorstep Greens initiative provides new or renovated areas of public open space close to people's homes that could be enjoyed permanently by the local community. The initiative is a joint Natural England and New Opportunities Fund project. The initiative is aimed at targeting communities who experience disadvantage and where regeneration of the local environment and outdoor recreation provision is sorely needed. They could be small or large, and in urban or rural locations. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Biogeographic Zones Living England (2021)

This is a spatial dataset which defines the regions for the Living England Phase IV habitat classification. 14 regions were created in England to balance resource requirements and scalability. The regions are based on National Character Areas which are grouped such that each region is covered by a single European Space Agency Sentinel-2 satellite orbit (with the exception of Zone 10 in the SE which is covered by two orbits), and such that the regions are approximately similar in size.For more information about the Living England Habitat Map see the Living England Satellite-based habitat classification - Technical User Guide (NERR108): publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/4918342350798848 Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Conservation and Enhancement Scheme Agreements (England)

Agreements entered into by Natural England with owners and occupiers of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and occasionally on adjacent land. The purpose of these Agreements is to enable the land to be managed to achieve the nature conservation objectives. They are delivered through the Conservation and Enhancement Scheme; and the Statutory powers for these Agreements were given to Natural England in the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 (Chapter 1, Section 7). More information about the Conservation and Enhancement Scheme can be found here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Country Parks (England)

More than 400 Country Parks exist. They are public green spaces often at the edge of urban areas which provide places to enjoy the outdoors and experience nature in an informal semi-rural park setting. Country Parks normally have some facilities such as a car park, toilets, perhaps a cafe or kiosk, paths and trails, and visitor information. There is not necessarily a public right of access, although most are publicly accessible; some charge entry others do not. Most are owned and managed by Local Authorities. Many Country Parks were designated in the 1970s by the then Countryside Commission, under the Countryside Act 1968. More recently Country Parks have been created under a less formal arrangement and Natural England is working with partners to encourage a renaissance and accreditation of parks which meet certain criteria. The dataset contains boundaries of each Country Park, digitised against Ordnance Survey MasterMap using source maps supplied by Local Authorities.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Ancient Woodland (England)

The Ancient Woodland Inventory identifies over 52,000 ancient woodland sites in England. Ancient woodland is identified using presence or absence of woods from old maps, information about the wood's name, shape, internal boundaries, location relative to other features, ground survey, and aerial photography. The information recorded about each wood and stored on the Inventory Database includes its grid reference, its area in hectares and how much is semi-natural or replanted. Guidance document can be found on our Amazon Cloud Service Prior to the digitisation of the boundaries, only paper maps depicting each ancient wood at 1:50 000 scale were available.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Telford)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features: grassland density 25% - 75% distance to woodland 0 - 100m arable density 0 - 50% within 100m - 1500m of a river a pH 6.5 - 8. These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Dorset)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features: pH 6-7; Distance from grassland <100m; Density of grassland 5-67%; Distance from woodland <100m; Density of woodland 5-67%; Shannon-Weaver diversity -2 to -0.8 Distance from grassland 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Norfolk and Suffolk)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features: Distance from a River 200 -2000m; Soil pH 6.5 – 7.5; Soil Phosphorus 35 -45 mg kg-1; Arable Density < 33%; Distance from Grassland <100m; Grassland Density 10 -40%; Distance from Woodland < 100m. These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Leicestershire, Rutland, Rushcliffe and South Kesteven)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features: grassland density 25 - 75%; distrance from woodland < 100m; woodland density 15 – 75%; arable density 0 – 25%; Distance from rivers <1500m; pH 6.75 – 7.25 These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Kent)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features such as grassland (+250m buffer), woodland (+250m buffer), and within 100m-1000m range of a river. These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’ and where more of these features overlap, there is a higher score. Arable land is also included but has been given a score of ‘-1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m buffer) and rivers (+7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Cheshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt (GCN) populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features such as grassland (+250m buffer), woodland (+250m buffer), and within 100m-1000m range of a river. These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’ and where more of these features overlap, there is a higher score. Arable land is also included but has been given a score of ‘-1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (South and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:pH 6.75-7.5Density of grassland 10-66%Distance from woodland <100mShannon-Weaver diversity -1.5 to -0.6Where drainage is classed as Impeded, Naturally Wet or WaterThese suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Density of arable 50-100%Has been given a score of ‘-1’.Land classification is Acid Grassland or BogHas been given a score of ‘-2’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (North and West Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Elevation 0 - 400mDensity of woodland 10 - 60%Density of grassland 10 - 60%pH 6.25 - 7.5Soil drainage classed as 'Naturally wet' or 'Drainage impeded'These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Density of arable land 33 - 100%Has been given a score of  -1Presence of heatherHave been given a score of -2Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Cumbria)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds within 250m and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 within 250m and are located within a 25km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:The following suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’:grassland density 10 - 66%distance from arable >125mdistrance from woodland  < 100mElevation 100 - 300mNearest pond < 100mpH 6 – 7distance from rivers 100-500mThe following unsuitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘-1’:urban density 50 - 100%Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m)  have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (North Somerset and South Gloucestershire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:grassland density 10 - 60%woodland density 5 - 60%arable density 0 - 50%These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Soil Type - Sand has been given a score of ‘-1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) have been excludedFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Somerset)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:grassland density 10 - 60%woodland density 5 - 60%arable density 0 - 50%These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Soil Type - Sand has been given a score of ‘-1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Essex)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:grassland density 10 - 50%woodland density 10 - 60%Distance from rivers <1500mShannon Weaver Diversity -1.5 to -0.6These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Arable land (density 50 - 100%) has been given a score of ‘-1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Shropshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:grassland density 10% - 50%distance to deciduous woodland 0 - 200mconiferous woodland density 0% - 25%within 500m - 2000m of a riverThese suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.arable density 33.33% - 100%heather density 33.33% - 100%distance to nearest pond > 750mThese habitat features have been given a score of ‘-1’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Swindon and Wiltshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:grassland density 25% - 75%distance to woodland 0 - 100marable density 0 - 50%within 100m - 1500m of a rivera pH 6.5 - 8. These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m buffer), rivers (+7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Organic Farming Scheme Agreements

The aim of the OFS is to encourage the expansion of organic production. Under the scheme, farmers moving from conventional to organic farming methods receive financial help during the conversion process. The scheme is now closed to new applications but has been replaced by Organic Entry Level Scheme.More information about the Organic Farming Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/organic-farming-how-to-get-certification-and-apply-for-funding.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Potential Special Protection Areas (England)

These are potential site boundaries. Please note that as a result of the consultation there may be minor changes to the final boundary of the site once classified. A Special Protection Area (SPA) is the land designated under Directive 2009/147/EC on the Conservation of Wild Birds. Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are strictly protected sites classified in accordance with Article 4 of the EC Birds Directive, which came into force in April 1979. They are classified for rare and vulnerable birds (as listed on Annex I of the Directive), and for regularly occurring migratory species. Data supplied has the status "Potential". Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Priority Habitat Inventory (South) (England)

This dataset has now been replaced with the following single national layer service - Priority Habitats Inventory (England).  If you were using this layer in your desktop or web GIS application please switch over to the new layer as soon as possible. This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Section 41 habitats of principal importance. This inventory replaces Natural England's previous separate BAP habitat inventories: blanket bog, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, coastal sand dunes, coastal vegetated shingle, deciduous woodland, fens, lowland calcareous grassland, lowland dry acid grassland, lowland heathland, lowland meadows, lowland raised bog, limestone pavements, maritime cliff and slope, mudflats, purple moor grass and rush pastures, reedbeds, saline lagoons, traditional orchards, undetermined grassland, upland calcareous grassland, upland hay meadows and upland heathland. These earlier inventories were produced from 1999 onwards and derived from habitat datasets collated from across the country, prioritising areas outside of designated sites. This dataset covers Southern England. Separate datasets that cover Central and Northern England are also available: Priority Habitat Inventory (Central) (England) Priority Habitat Inventory (North) (England) By merging all three datasets together you can create a full coverage dataset of England. These datasets do not overlap to facilitate this.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Priority Habitat Inventory (North) (England)

This dataset has now been replaced with the following single national layer service - Priority Habitats Inventory (England).  If you were using this layer in your desktop or web GIS application please switch over to the new layer as soon as possible. This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Section 41 habitats of principal importance. This inventory replaces Natural England's previous separate BAP habitat inventories: blanket bog, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, coastal sand dunes, coastal vegetated shingle, deciduous woodland, fens, lowland calcareous grassland, lowland dry acid grassland, lowland heathland, lowland meadows, lowland raised bog, limestone pavements, maritime cliff and slope, mudflats, purple moor grass and rush pastures, reedbeds, saline lagoons, traditional orchards, undetermined grassland, upland calcareous grassland, upland hay meadows and upland heathland. These earlier inventories were produced from 1999 onwards and derived from habitat datasets collated from across the country, prioritising areas outside of designated sites. This dataset covers Northern England. Separate datasets that cover Central and Southern England are also available: Priority Habitat Inventory (Central) (England) Priority Habitat Inventory (South) (England) By merging all three datasets together you can create a full coverage dataset of England. These datasets do not overlap to facilitate this.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Priority Habitat Inventory (Central) (England)

This dataset has now been replaced with the following single national layer service - Priority Habitats Inventory (England).  If you were using this layer in your desktop or web GIS application please switch over to the new layer as soon as possible. This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Section 41 habitats of principal importance. This inventory replaces Natural England's previous separate BAP habitat inventories: blanket bog, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, coastal sand dunes, coastal vegetated shingle, deciduous woodland, fens, lowland calcareous grassland, lowland dry acid grassland, lowland heathland, lowland meadows, lowland raised bog, limestone pavements, maritime cliff and slope, mudflats, purple moor grass and rush pastures, reedbeds, saline lagoons, traditional orchards, undetermined grassland, upland calcareous grassland, upland hay meadows and upland heathland. These earlier inventories were produced from 1999 onwards and derived from habitat datasets collated from across the country, prioritising areas outside of designated sites. This dataset covers Central England. Separate datasets that cover Northern and Southern England are also available: Priority Habitat Inventory (North) (England) Priority Habitat Inventory (South) (England) By merging all three datasets together you can create a full coverage dataset of England. These datasets do not overlap to facilitate this.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites (Steart Marshes in Bridgwater Bay)

Identification of wintering waterbird high tide roosts on the Severn Estuary SSSI/SPA completed in four phases: Phase 1 includes the Brean Down to Clevedon stretch. Phases 2 & 3 were completed at the same time. Phase 2 included the Clevedon to Oldbury stretch and Phase 3 Bridgwater Bay. Phases 2 & 3 also identified the subsites within Steart Marshes in Bridgwater Bay. Phase 4 includes the Gloucestershire area. This is a spatial dataset that identifies the locations of waterbird high tide roost sites in the Severn Estuary; and characterises the habitat(s) and waterbird composition. Information on the presence of waterbirds and their roost site characteristics was collected for each sector from the following sources: (i) WeBS core count (ie, high tide) data supplied by the BTO; (ii) interviews with the relevant WeBS counter; and (iii) site visits. This study provides much more detailed information than is generally available for the BTO collected WeBS data. The roost locations will help to determine whether the activities associated with a proposed plan or project could lead to impacts which have a significant adverse effect upon any given species or assemblage of water bird(s). Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites (Gloucestershire)

Identification of wintering waterbird high tide roosts on the Severn Estuary SSSI/SPA completed in four phases: Phase 1 includes the Brean Down to Clevedon stretch. Phases 2 & 3 were completed at the same time. Phase 2 included the Clevedon to Oldbury stretch and Phase 3 Bridgwater Bay. Phases 2 & 3 also identified the subsites within Steart Marshes in Bridgwater Bay. Phase 4 includes the Gloucestershire area. This is a spatial dataset that identifies the locations of waterbird high tide roost sites in the Severn Estuary; and characterises the habitat(s) and waterbird composition. Information on the presence of waterbirds and their roost site characteristics was collected for each sector from the following sources: (i) WeBS core count (ie, high tide) data supplied by the BTO; (ii) interviews with the relevant WeBS counter; and (iii) site visits. This study provides much more detailed information than is generally available for the BTO collected WeBS data. The roost locations will help to determine whether the activities associated with a proposed plan or project could lead to impacts which have a significant adverse effect upon any given species or assemblage of water bird(s). Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites (Clevedon to Oldbury in Bridgwater Bay)

Identification of wintering waterbird high tide roosts on the Severn Estuary SSSI/SPA completed in four phases: Phase 1 includes the Brean Down to Clevedon stretch. Phases 2 & 3 were completed at the same time. Phase 2 included the Clevedon to Oldbury stretch and Phase 3 Bridgwater Bay. Phases 2 & 3 also identified the subsites within Steart Marshes in Bridgwater Bay. Phase 4 includes the Gloucestershire area. This is a spatial dataset that identifies the locations of waterbird high tide roost sites in the Severn Estuary; and characterises the habitat(s) and waterbird composition. Information on the presence of waterbirds and their roost site characteristics was collected for each sector from the following sources: (i) WeBS core count (ie, high tide) data supplied by the BTO; (ii) interviews with the relevant WeBS counter; and (iii) site visits. This study provides much more detailed information than is generally available for the BTO collected WeBS data. The roost locations will help to determine whether the activities associated with a proposed plan or project could lead to impacts which have a significant adverse effect upon any given species or assemblage of water bird(s). Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites (Brean Down to Clevedon)

Identification of wintering waterbird high tide roosts on the Severn Estuary SSSI/SPA completed in four phases: Phase 1 includes the Brean Down to Clevedon stretch. Phases 2 & 3 were completed at the same time. Phase 2 included the Clevedon to Oldbury stretch and Phase 3 Bridgwater Bay. Phases 2 & 3 also identified the subsites within Steart Marshes in Bridgwater Bay. Phase 4 includes the Gloucestershire area. This is a spatial dataset that identifies the locations of waterbird high tide roost sites in the Severn Estuary; and characterises the habitat(s) and waterbird composition. Information on the presence of waterbirds and their roost site characteristics was collected for each sector from the following sources: (i) WeBS core count (ie, high tide) data supplied by the BTO; (ii) interviews with the relevant WeBS counter; and (iii) site visits. This study provides much more detailed information than is generally available for the BTO collected WeBS data. The roost locations will help to determine whether the activities associated with a proposed plan or project could lead to impacts which have a significant adverse effect upon any given species or assemblage of water bird(s). Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Proposed Ramsar (England)

These are proposed site boundaries. Please note that as a result of the consultation there may be minor changes to the final boundary of the site once designated. A Ramsar site is the land listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (the Ramsar Convention) 1971. Data supplied has the status of "Proposed". Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Priority River Habitat - Rivers (England)

One of the two datasets that make up the Priority River Habitat Map. Consists of rivers and streams that exhibit a high degree of naturalness. The naturalness classification used to map priority river habitat is based on recent work to review the river SSSI series. It evaluates four main components of habitat integrity: hydrological, physical, physico-chemical (water quality) and biological. An additional classification of the naturalness of headwaters (defined as streams with a catchment area of <10km2 to coincide with WFD typology boundaries) uses land cover data as a surrogate for direct information on river habitat condition (information which is generally lacking on headwaters). Streams and rivers operating under natural processes, free from anthropogenic impact and with a characteristic and dynamic mosaic of small-scale habitats that supports characteristic species assemblages (including priority species), are the best and most sustainable expression of river ecosystems. Key elements are: a natural flow regime; natural nutrient and sediment delivery regimes; minimal physical modifications to the channel, banks and riparian zone; natural longitudinal and lateral hydrological and biological connectivity; an absence of non-native species; low intensity fishery activities. These conditions provide the best defence against climate change, maximising the ability of riverine ecosystems to adapt to changing conditions. They also provide the most valuable and effective transitional links with other priority habitats, including lakes, mires and coastal habitats. In English rivers and streams, high levels of naturalness are rare.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Special Protection Areas (England)

A Special Protection Area (SPA) is the land designated under Directive 2009/147/EC on the Conservation of Wild Birds. SPAs are strictly protected sites classified in accordance with Article 4 of the EC Birds Directive, which came into force in April 1979. They are classified for rare and vulnerable birds (as listed on Annex I of the Directive), and for regularly occurring migratory species. Data supplied has the status "Classified". The data does not include "Potential" sites. Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Surveyed priority ponds (England)

The data shows surveyed location and recorded characteristics of priority habitat ponds. The location and attributes of these priority habitat ponds does not currently exists for end users, ecologists, community groups and other stakeholders. The layer will be used to identify, conserve and enhance these features.Survey data provided by Freshwater Habitats Trust, duplicate and low GR data removed. Nearest town/village added using OS OpenPlaces. County added using NUTS2. Proximity and unique ref for OS pond calculated from OS MasterMap Topographic features, hydrology, static water.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Wood Pasture and Parkland (England)

Provisional wood-pasture and parkland inventory created during the Natural England Wood-pasture and Parkland Inventory update. Wood pastures and parkland are the products of historic land management systems and designed landscapes, and represent a vegetation structure rather than a particular plant community. Typically, this structure consists of large, open-grown or high forest trees (often pollards) at various densities, in a matrix of grazed grassland, heathland and/or woodland floras. They have been managed by a long-established tradition of grazing, allowing the survival of multiple generations of trees, characteristically with at least some veteran trees or shrubs (Bergmeier et al 2010). They frequently represent the best sites in England for old-growth features and deadwood, supporting a wide range of specialist fungi and invertebrate species (Webb, Drewitt & Measures 2011) More information about wood-pasture and parkland can be found at publications.naturalengland.org.uk/file/5037343744458752 and http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/UKBAP_BAPHabitats-65-WoodPastureParkland2011.pdfFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Limestone Pavement Orders (England)

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of areas that are listed under Limestone Pavement Orders. Limestone pavements are outcrops of limestone where the surface has been worn away by natural means over millennia. These rocks have the appearance of paving blocks, hence their name. Not only do they have geological interest, they also provide valuable habitats for wildlife. These habitats are threatened due to their removal for use in gardens and water features. Many limestone pavements have been designated as SSSIs which affords them some protection. In addition, Section 34 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 gave them additional protection via the creation of Limestone Pavement Orders, which made it a criminal offence to remove any part of the outcrop. The associated Limestone Pavement Priority Habitat is part of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority habitat in England. This is published separately. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Annex 1 - Alkaline Fens, Transition Mire, Quaking Bog Points

This is a new stand-alone inventory that incorporates all vegetation types that fit within the EC Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitats ‘Alkaline Fens' (AF) and 'Transition Mires and Quaking Bogs' (TMQB). Alongside this GIS inventory of Annex 1 habitats, the project produced a list of source documents and datasets, a description of the meta-data, an overview of wetland sites that were considered (in the first phase of the project), and a summary report. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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Annex 1 - Alkaline Fens, Transition Mire, Quaking Bog Polygons

This is a new stand-alone inventory that incorporates all vegetation types that fit within the EC Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitats ‘Alkaline Fens' (AF) and 'Transition Mires and Quaking Bogs' (TMQB). Alongside this GIS inventory of Annex 1 habitats, the project produced a list of source documents and datasets, a description of the meta-data, an overview of wetland sites that were considered (in the first phase of the project), and a summary report. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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Annex 1 - Alkaline Fens, Transition Mire, Quaking Bog Points Expanded

This is a new stand-alone inventory that incorporates all vegetation types that fit within the EC Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitats ‘Alkaline Fens' (AF) and 'Transition Mires and Quaking Bogs' (TMQB). Alongside this GIS inventory of Annex 1 habitats, the project produced a list of source documents and datasets, a description of the meta-data, an overview of wetland sites that were considered (in the first phase of the project), and a summary report. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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Annex 1 - Alkaline Fens, Transition Mire, Quaking Bog Polygons Expanded

This is a new stand-alone inventory that incorporates all vegetation types that fit within the EC Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitats ‘Alkaline Fens' (AF) and 'Transition Mires and Quaking Bogs' (TMQB). Alongside this GIS inventory of Annex 1 habitats, the project produced a list of source documents and datasets, a description of the meta-data, an overview of wetland sites that were considered (in the first phase of the project), and a summary report. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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Integrated Site Assessment Species records polygons (England)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a large dataset. The dataset is only currently downloadable from our Open Data Geoportal in Spreadsheet, Shapefile and File Geodatabase formats.Integrated Site Assessments are carried out by Natural England staff to assess the condition of notified features on Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and Indicators of Success on Higher Level Stewardship agri-environment schemes. The ISA process integrates surveys for both purposes, so where they co-occur they are usually recorded together. Individual surveys include the recording of a variety of species within SSSI Units and/or Rural Land Register Parcels, as well as other non-biotic measurements such as vegetation structure, which together are used in the assessment of SSSI feature condition, Indicators of Success, or both. Species records are associated with the SSSI units and/or RLR Parcels containing the list of features which are the subject of each part of the ISA survey, so survey 'feature lists' are used to define discrete geographic areas within which the species were recorded. Precise BNG grid references, or eastings and northings, are not recorded for individual species, and the precise extent of the features (usually semi-natual habitats) within the SSSI units and/or RLR parcels is unknown.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Millennium Greens (England) Polygons

The Millennium Greens initiative set out to provide new areas of public open space close to people's homes that could be enjoyed permanently by the local community, in time to mark the start of the third millennium. They were to be breathing spaces - places for relaxation, play and enjoyment of nature and pleasant surroundings. They could be small or large, and in urban or rural locations. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Local Nature Partnerships (England)

Local Nature Partnerships (LNPs) are a key Environment White Paper commitment. There are forty nine strategic partnerships consisting of a wide range of local organisations with members drawn from environmental, business, health, academic and land owning sectors providing almost total geographic coverage in England. Government was not prescriptive about LNP boundaries were defined. LNPs were encouraged to establish the most appropriate boundary for their area, whether ecological, administrative or a mixture of both. The majority of partnerships established themselves along administrative local authority boundaries with a number determined by a mix of of landscape level features and administrative boundaries and relatively few determined by ecological characteristics. LNPs work strategically to help their local area manage the natural environment. They aim to make sure that its value, and the value of the services it provides to the economy and the people who live there, is taken into account in local decisions, for example about planning and development. LNPs are also being encouraged to work at a large scale, which we call ‘landscape-scale’, and to identify Nature Improvement Areas using these criteria, found at this location (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criteria-to-apply-when-identifying-nature-improvement-areas)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Living England Segmentation (2019)

Please note: This is a large data product with 2.7 million polygon features (1.2GB file in ESRI File Geodatabase format).  It is not possible to download in Shapefile format.  Please access the data using the APIs or select another download format.This is the spatial framework around which the Living England Phase II habitat classification is based. The segmentation was created in the Trimble eCognition software using Sentinel-2 Analysis Ready Data (ARD) image mosaics for winter (February 2019) and summer (June 2019). Sentinel-2 Analysis Ready Data (ARD) produced by the Earth Observation Data Service (JNCC / DEFRA) were used as the input for the segmentation. The Sentinel-2 ARD is available under an Open Government License (OGL). It is not intended that the 2019 segmentation will be revised, however, as Living England progresses and up-to-date image mosaics are created new habitat segmentation datasets will be developed from the up-to-date imagery.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Millennium Greens (England) Points

The Millennium Greens initiative set out to provide new areas of public open space close to people's homes that could be enjoyed permanently by the local community, in time to mark the start of the third millennium. They were to be breathing spaces - places for relaxation, play and enjoyment of nature and pleasant surroundings. They could be small or large, and in urban or rural locations. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Land Management Initiatives (England)

Individual Land Management Initiative boundaries.  The LMIs worked with farmers, local communities and other interested organisations, to investigate the problems faced by land managers.The aim was to research and demonstrate innovative practical solutions that would maintain viable farm businesses, while providing a wide range of economic, environmental and social benefits. The aims of each LMI were defined locally, in partnership with stakeholders, and were guided by the objectives of the national programme. A national advisory group helped to guide the development of the overall programme.More information about the LMIs can be found at http://ukeconet.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Experiences_from_the_land_management_initiatives.pdf.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Living England Habitat Map (Phase 4)

PLEASE NOTE: This data product exceeds the size and feature limit for the Shapefile format. There is currently a known issue with the Shapefile and KML format downloads for this dataset at https://naturalengland-defra.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/Defra::living-england-habitat-map-phase-4/about, so please choose another format.This data product is also available for download in multiple formats at https://environment.data.gov.uk/DefraDataDownload/?mapService=NE/LivingEnglandHabitatMapPhase4&mode=spatial.  Shapefile (split into 3 files) and KMZ format are available.The Living England project, led by Natural England, is a multi-year programme delivering a satellite-derived national habitat layer in support of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) System and the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Pilot. The project uses a machine learning approach to image classification, developed under the Defra Living Maps project (SD1705 – Kilcoyne et al., 2017). The method first clusters homogeneous areas of habitat into segments, then assigns each segment to a defined list of habitat classes using Random Forest (a machine learning algorithm). The habitat probability map displays modelled likely broad habitat classifications, trained on field surveys and earth observation data from 2021 as well as historic data layers. This map is an output from Phase IV of the Living England project, with future work in Phase V (2022-23) intending to standardise the methodology and Phase VI (2023-24) to implement the agreed standardised methods.The Living England habitat probability map will provide high-accuracy, spatially consistent data for a range of Defra policy delivery needs (e.g. 25YEP indicators and Environment Bill target reporting Natural capital accounting, Nature Strategy, ELM) as well as external users. As a probability map, it allows the extrapolation of data to areas that we do not have data. These data will also support better local and national decision making, policy development and evaluation, especially in areas where other forms of evidence are unavailable. Process Description: A number of data layers are used to inform the model to provide a habitat probability map of England. The main sources layers are Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 satellite data from the ESA Copericus programme. Additional datasets were incorporated into the model (as detailed below) to aid the segmentation and classification of specific habitat classes.  Datasets used:Agri-Environment Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Monitoring, British Geological Survey Bedrock Mapping 1:50k, Coastal Dune Geomatics Mapping Ground Truthing, Crop Map of England (RPA), Dark Peak Bog State Survey, Desktop Validation and Manual Points, EA Integrated Height Model 10m, EA Saltmarsh Zonation and Extent, Field Unit NEFU, Living England Collector App NEFU/EES, Long Term Monitoring Network (LTMN), Lowland Heathland Survey, National Forest Inventory (NFI), National Grassland Survey, National Plant Monitoring Scheme, NEFU Surveys, Northumberland Border Mires, OS Vector Map District , Priority Habitats Inventory (PHI) B Button, European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 , Space2 Eye Lens: Ainsdale NNR, Space2 Eye Lens: State of the Bog Bowland Survey, Space2 Eye Lens: State of the Bog Dark Peak Condition Survey, Space2 Eye Lens: State of the Bog  (MMU) Mountain Hare Habitat Survey Dark Peak, Uplands Inventory, West Pennines Designation NVC Survey,  Wetland Inventories, WorldClim - Global Climate DataFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Historic Landscape Characterisation 250m Grid (England)

The NHLC can support in identifying the location and extent of priority historic character types and characteristics. The data is extracted from a dataset of merged sub-regional HLCs. This merged data has then been processed to generalise the data into 250m grid squares, removing the original polygon boundaries.More info about this Science and Research project can be found here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Historic Landscape Characterisation 500m Grid (England)

The NHLC can support in identifying the location and extent of priority historic character types and characteristics. The data is extracted from a dataset of merged sub-regional HLCs. This merged data has then been processed to generalise the data into 500m grid squares, removing the original polygon boundaries.More info about this Science and Research project can be found here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Telford)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed at data.gov.uk.

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Summarised Botanical Value Map 2021 (England)

Under the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Pilot, Natural England and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) have been working in partnership to use BSBI's vast database of plant records to inform the evidence base for tree-planting activities. Poorly targeted tree planting risks damaging wildlife and carbon-rich habitats, therefore using these data we aim to ensure that areas of high conservation value are preserved in the landscape. The summarised botanical value map provides an easily interpretable output which categorises monads (1 x 1 km grid squares) as being of Low, Moderate or High botanical value according to the presence of Rare, Scarce and Threatened (RST) plant species and/or the proportion of Priority Habitat Positive Indicator (PHPI) species that were recorded within the 1 x 1 km grid square between 1970 and 2021. The PHPI species are a combination of BSBI axiophytes, positive indicators for common standards monitoring and ancient woodland indicators. The dataset includes an overall botanical value, as well as values based on only the presence of RST plant species, and a value for each broad habitat type based on the PHPI species records. By viewing the different attributes, you can gain insights into how valuable a monad is for different habitat types and for plant species of conservation concern, as well as an indication of how well a particular monad has been surveyed. The categories of 'No indicators, poor survey coverage' and 'No indicators, good survey coverage' indicate where no indicator species have been recorded and survey coverage either is above or below a threshold of 3 'recorder days'. A 'recorder day' is defined as being when 40 or more species have been recorded on a single visit and 3 recorder days is assumed sufficient to achieve good survey coverage within a 1 x 1 km grid square. This map is not intended to be used to carry out detailed assessments of individual site suitability for tree planting, for which the RST plant species heatmap at 100 x 100 m resolution and the PHPI heatmaps at 1 x 1 km resolution have been developed by BSBI and Natural England. However, the summarised botanical value map can provide useful insights at a strategic landscape scale, to highlight monads of high value for vascular plants and inform spatial planning and prioritisation, and other land management decision-making. These should be used alongside other environmental datasets and local knowledge to ensure decisions are supported by the appropriate evidence. Please get in contact if you have any queries about the data or appropriate uses at botanicalheatmaps@naturalengland.org.uk. Process Description: The main data sources were the botanical heatmaps which were developed as part of the NCEA pilot in collaboration with BSBI. BSBI provided summarised counts of Rare, Scarce and Threatened (RST) plant species and Priority Habitat Positive Indicators (PHPIs) present within each 1 x 1 km grid square (monads) between 1970 and 2021, which were then further processed by an automated workflow to subset to England and gap-fill where values were missing, taking into account the influence of survey coverage. To create the summarised botanical value map these heatmap data were then further categorised based on the number of RST plant species or PHPI species present indicating semi-natural habitat of high quality. The number of PHPIs present per monad within each broad habitat heatmap were compared to the total number of PHPIs present within their surrounding area We used a local benchmarking approach to categorise monads based on the proportion of the total PHPIs recorded in the monad. If a monad contained less than 10% of the regional species pool this was deemed as being Poor value, between 10-20% was defined as Moderate value and over 20% was High botanical value, from a vascular plant perspective. Where a monad had no indicator records and survey coverage was poor, it was classified as ‘no indicators, poor survey coverage’. Datasets used:BSBI botanical heatmap data - BSBIOS Grids - OSONS Country boundaries - ONSCommon Standards Monitoring guidance - JNCC 2004BSBI's Axiophyte list - Walker 2018Ancient Woodland Indicators - Glaves et al. 2009Plantatt - Hill et al. 2004Further information can be found in the technical report at:Botanical Heatmaps and the Botanical Value Map: Technical Report (NERR110)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Summarised Botanical Value Map 2022 (England)

Under the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) Pilot, Natural England and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) have been working in partnership to use BSBI's vast database of plant records to inform the evidence base for tree-planting activities. Poorly targeted tree planting risks damaging wildlife and carbon-rich habitats, therefore using these data we aim to ensure that areas of high conservation value are preserved in the landscape. The summarised botanical value map provides an easily interpretable output which categorises monads (1 x 1 km grid squares) as being of Low, Moderate or High botanical value according to the presence of Rare, Scarce and Threatened (RST) plant species and/or the proportion of Priority Habitat Positive Indicator (PHPI) species that were recorded within the 1 x 1 km grid square between 1970 and 2022. The PHPI species are a combination of BSBI axiophytes, positive indicators for common standards monitoring and ancient woodland indicators. The dataset includes an overall botanical value, as well as values based on only the presence of RST plant species, and a value for each broad habitat type based on the PHPI species records. By viewing the different attributes, you can gain insights into how valuable a monad is for different habitat types and for plant species of conservation concern, as well as an indication of how well a particular monad has been surveyed. The categories of 'No indicators, poor survey coverage' and 'No indicators, good survey coverage' indicate where no indicator species have been recorded and survey coverage either is above or below a threshold of 3 'recorder days'. A 'recorder day' is defined as being when 40 or more species have been recorded on a single visit and 3 recorder days is assumed sufficient to achieve good survey coverage within a 1 x 1 km grid square. This map is not intended to be used to carry out detailed assessments of individual site suitability for tree planting, for which the RST plant species heatmap at 100 x 100 m resolution and the PHPI heatmaps at 1 x 1 km resolution have been developed by BSBI and Natural England.  However, the summarised botanical value map can provide useful insights at a strategic landscape scale, to highlight monads of high value for vascular plants and inform spatial planning and prioritisation, and other land management decision-making.  These should be used alongside other environmental datasets and local knowledge to ensure decisions are supported by the appropriate evidence. Please get in contact if you have any queries about the data or appropriate uses at botanicalheatmaps@naturalengland.org.uk.Datasets used:BSBI botanical heatmap data - BSBIOS Grids - OSONS Country boundaries - ONSCommon Standards Monitoring guidance - JNCC 2004BSBI's Axiophyte list - Walker 2018Ancient Woodland Indicators - Glaves et al. 2009Plantatt - Hill et al. 2004Further information can be found in the technical report at:Botanical Heatmaps and the Botanical Value Map: Technical Report (NERR110)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Nature Recovery Projects (England)

This dataset defines the boundaries of twelve Nature Recovery Projects forming a key part of the 25 Year Environment Plan’s commitment to deliver the Nature Recovery Network (NRN). The twelve projects included in this dataset are: East of Eden, Purple Horizons, Somerset Coast Levels and Moors, G7 Legacy, Wye Valley, Wendling Beck, Lost Wetlands, Heathland Connections, Bradford & South Pennines, Seaford to Eastbourne: Drink-in the Downs, Tees Estuary Recovering Nature (TERN), Cambridge Nature Network. The boundary for the Lost Wetlands Project has not yet been confirmed and is subject to change.The Nature Recovery Projects form a key part of the 25 Year Environment Plan’s commitment to deliver the Nature Recovery Network (NRN). They aim to follow Lawton principles to create more, bigger, better and, crucially, connected, sustained and functional wildlife-rich places. Places that counter biodiversity loss, adapt to climate change and support the needs of local communities. They will provide natural solutions to reduce carbon emissions, enhance our landscapes and cultural heritage, manage flood risk and enable  people to enjoy and connect with nature where they live, work and play – benefiting health and wellbeing. This dataset shows the location and boundaries of Nature Recovery Projects throughout England. The main outline of each one was provided by the project lead, and in some cases these were refined by following geographic or administrative boundairies as listed below: OS Open rivers (OGL), AONBs (OGL), County Boundaries (OGL), OS Open Roads (OGL), SSSIs (OGL), Environmentally Sensitive Areas (OGL), Flood Risk Zone 3 (OGL), NNRs (OGL), Marine Conservation Zone (OGL).Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (North Somerset and South Gloucestershire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species.Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN.Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal.Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species.White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Greater Manchester)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:grassland density 25 - 75%woodland density 5 - 75%Distance from rivers >1000mSoil pH 6.5 to 7.5  Phosphorus  30 to 40These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Arable land (density 50 - 100%) and Heather (density 33.33 - 100%) have been given a score of ‘-1’. Roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Traditional Orchards HAP (England)

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan traditional orchard priority habitat in England. For the purpose of the inventory, traditional orchards are defined as sites where at least five fruit trees must be present with no more than 20m between their crown edges. Traditional orchards are managed in a low intensity way with the orchard floor grazed or mown for hay and with little or no chemical input. Priority habitats are those which have been deemed to be of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity, being listed in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, and with maintenance and restoration of these habitats being promoted through agri-environment schemes. The Traditional Orchards Inventory provides a baseline to enable future changes to be measured; and identify priorities for future conservation actions.This dataset has been derived using aerial photography, Ordnance Survey MasterMap, external datasets compiled from historic surveys, and ground survey ('ground-truthing').Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Priority Habitats Inventory (England)

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Section 41 habitats of principal importance. Custom licence terms: There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the Open Government Licence - https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/. Contains data created and provided by Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre on behalf of Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The data has been extracted from Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Grassland Inventory and is used under the CC BY 4.0 International licence terms - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This dataset replaces the following three layer services with a new national single layer:Priority Habitat Inventory (North) (England)Priority Habitat Inventory (South) (England)Priority Habitat Inventory (Central) (England)This inventory replaces Natural England's previous separate BAP habitat inventories: blanket bog, coastal & floodplain grazing marsh, coastal sand dunes, coastal vegetated shingle, deciduous woodland, fens, lowland calcareous grassland, lowland dry acid grassland, lowland heathland, lowland meadows, lowland raised bog, limestone pavements, maritime cliff and slope, mudflats, purple moor grass & rush pastures, reedbeds, saline lagoons, traditional orchards, undetermined grassland, upland calcareous grassland, upland hay meadows and upland heathland. These earlier inventories were produced from 1999 onwards and derived from habitat datasets collated from across the country, prioritising areas outside of designated sites. The most recent version (3.0) allows us to map overlapping habitats and additional qualifying information to the habitat classes. Priority Habitats are those which have been deemed to be of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity, being listed in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, and with maintenance and restoration of these habitats being promoted through agri-environment schemes.A number of datasets from different sources have been used to build the PHI. Candidate datasets are new datasets being used to update the previous PHI V2.3. The validation datasets were used to help resolve conflicts between the candidate datasets and the data already used in the PHI. User Guide, Spatial and Attribute Metadata and Licensing information:Priority Habitats Inventory (England) DocumentsDatasets used:Priority Habitats Inventory V2.3Candidate Datasets:Alkaline Fen / Transition Mire / Quaking Bog Annex 1 Habitat Inventories in England - NEArnside and Silverdale AONB Habitats - Arnside and Silverdale AONB/Lancaster City CouncilBorder Mires in Northumberland - Forestry EnglandCumbria Haymeadows - Cumbria Wildlife TrustNational Forest Inventory Woodland England 2020 - Forest ResearchNational Trust Habitats - NTPHI Reported Omissions/Errors - NERye Harbour Nature Reserve Habitats - West Sussex Wildlife TrustSaltmarsh Extent & Zonation - EAThursley Hankley and Frensham Common SSSI NVC Survey - NETraditional Orchard HAP Inventory - NESpatial framework:OS Mastermap - OSValidation datasets:SSSI Units - NESSSI Unit Features and Condition Assessments - NEES and CS Management Option Points - RPALiving England - NEFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Marine Conservation Zones (England)

These are the boundaries for Marine Conservation Zones, and Highly Protected Marine Areas, which are both designated under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009). They protect nationally important marine wildlife, habitats, geology and geomorphology. Sites were selected in English inshore and offshore waters to protect not just rare and threatened marine wildlife and habitats, but also the range of biodiversity across biogeographic regions. The Highly Protected Marine Areas project followed the recommendations of the Benyon review in 2022 and sites were selected to achieve the full recovery of the marine ecosystem within the site, including the biotic and abiotic elements of the seabed, water column and surface of the sea.This data layer is composed of boundaries for both Marine Conservation Zones and Highly Protected Marine Areas. These boundary polygons were developed by Natural England and JNCC through a process which involved a number of different stages including the gathering and assessment of evidence, site proposals, consultations and refining of boundaries before final site designation. The boundaries have been drawn using the wide variety of evidence which went into this process. Where inshore sites follow the shoreline, they are usually drawn to follow OS Mastermap MHW.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (England)

AONBs are designated areas where protection is afforded to protect and manage the areas for visitors and local residents. Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, Natural England has the power to designate areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs) in England that are outside national parks and that are considered to have such natural beauty it is desirable they are conserved and enhanced; issue a variation order to change an existing AONB boundary. It also holds a duty to give advice on developments taking place in an AONB; take into account the conservation and enhancement of AONBs in its work.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Sites of Special Scientific Interest (England)

A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is the land notified as an SSSI under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), as amended. Sites notified under the 1949 Act only are not included in the Data set. SSSI are the finest sites for wildlife and natural features in England, supporting many characteristic, rare and endangered species, habitats and natural features. The data does Not include "proposed" sites. Boundaries are generally mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap Topography Layer.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Special Areas of Conservation (England)

A Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is the land designated under Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora. Data supplied has the status of "Candidate". The data does not include "Possible" Sites. Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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England Coast Path Route

Line dataset showing all approved stretches of the England Coast Path Route. The England Coast Path Route is a new National Trail being created by Natural England under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. The England Coast Path will be the longest managed and way-marked coastal path in the world.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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England Coast Path Coastal Margin

Polygon dataset showing all approved stretches of the England Coast Path Coastal Margin. The Coastal Margin is being created by Natural England under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. All land within the 'coastal margin' (where it already exists) is associated with the England Coast Path and is by default access land, but in some areas it contains land not subject to access rights - for example cropped land, buildings and their curtilage, gardens and land subject to local restrictions including many areas of saltmarsh and flat that are not suitable for public access. The coastal margin is often steep, unstable and not readily accessible. Please take careful note of conditions and local signage on the ground.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Local Nature Reserves (England)

Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are a statutory designation made under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 by principal local authorities. Parish and Town Councils can also declare LNRs but they must have the powers to do so delegated to them by a principal local authority. LNRs are for people and wildlife. They are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally. They offer people opportunities to study or learn about nature or simply to enjoy it. They range from windswept coastal headlands, ancient woodlands and flower-rich meadows to former inner city railways, long abandoned landfill sites and industrial areas now re-colonised by wildlife. They are an impressive natural resource which makes an important contribution to England's biodiversity. This national dataset is ?indicative? not ?definitive?. Definitive information can only be provided by individual local authorities and you should refer directly to their information for all purposes that require the most up to date and complete dataset.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Environmental Stewardship Scheme Options (England)

Latest update: July 2023This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency.  For further information about this data contact GI_Services_Technica@rpa.gov.uk. Environmental Stewardship Scheme (England) options points derived from Genesis tables. More information about the scheme and guidance can be viewed here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Environmental Stewardship Scheme Agreements (England)

Latest update: July 2023This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency.  For further information about this data contact GI_Services_Technica@rpa.gov.uk. Environmental Stewardship Scheme (England) holdings agreement polygons (includes farm business and payment info). More information about the scheme and guidance can be viewed here. Please note: This is a legacy scheme, and as a result there are no longer any Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) only agreements or Organic Entry Level Stewardship (OELS) only agreements in this dataset as ELS and OELS where only 5 year agreements.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Countryside Stewardship Scheme 2016 Management Options (England)

Latest update: July 2023This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency. For further information about this data contact GI_Services_Technica@rpa.gov.uk. This is a spatial dataset that describes the location of all scheme options land under management within the Countryside Stewardship Agri-Environment Scheme from 01/01/2016 onwards. The data has been produced by linking tabular information extracts from the scheme administration system against a national extract of the Land Parcel Information System held by the Rural Payments Agency. More information about Countryside Stewardship can be found here. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Countryside Stewardship Scheme 2016 Management Areas (England)

Latest update: July 2023This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency. For further information about this data contact GI_Services_Technica@rpa.gov.uk. This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of all land under management within the Countryside Stewardship Agri-Environment Scheme from 01/01/2016 onwards. The data has been produced by linking tabular information extracts from the scheme administration system against a national extract of the Land Parcel Information System held by the Rural Payments Agency. More information about Countryside Stewardship can be found here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Sites of Special Scientific Interest Units (England)

Sites of Special Scientific Interest Site (SSSI) Units are divisions of SSSIs based on habitat, tenure and management, and are the basis for recording all information on SSSI Condition and management. They range in Area from 0.004ha up to 18,000ha and only overlap where SSSIs overlap. A SSSI is the land notified as an SSSI under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), as amended. Sites notified under the 1949 Act only are not included in the Data set. SSSI are the finest sites for wildlife and natural features in England, supporting many characteristic, rare and endangered species, habitats and natural features. The data does Not include "proposed" sites. Boundaries are generally mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

National Nature Reserves (England)

A National Nature Reserve (NNR) is the land declared under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 or Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) as amended. The data does not include "proposed" sites. Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap Topography Layer.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Marine Annex I Habitats (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Heritage Coasts (England)

Heritage Coasts boundaries. Heritage coasts are ‘defined’ rather than designated, so there isn’t a statutory designation process like that associated with national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). They were established to conserve the best stretches of undeveloped coast in England. A heritage coast is defined by agreement between the relevant maritime local authorities and Natural England. The national policy framework and objectives for heritage coasts were developed by the Countryside Commission, a predecessor of Natural England, and ratified by government.  For more information see the following links:Heritage Coasts - Definition, Purpose and Natural England's RoleNatural England's report - Review and evaluation of England's Heritage Coasts publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/4594438590431232?category=56001Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats - Coastal lagoons (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SAC Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats - SAC Complex features (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Species Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SAC Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Midlands Heartlands Heathland - Nature Recovery Opportunities Map

Nature Recovery Network map of the Midlands Heartland Heathland area including Core Habitats (Primary and Associated Habitats), Heathland Creation Opportunity areas and Secondary Enhancement Areas. The data provides evidence to aid the targeting of heathland restoration and creation in a crucial landscape corridor. A number of information sources and data layers were used to produce this layer. The Primary, Associated and Restorable habitat polygons were produced based on habitat and species data held by EcoRecord and SER to complement NE priority habitat inventory data. Heathland Creation Opportunity areas were identified based on a number of environmental criteria including historic landuse, habitats, and soils. For a full description of the methodology see the following report: Midlands Heathland Heartland Lowland: Heathland Nature Recovery Opportunity Mapping. Datasets Used:Habitat data - SERSpecies data - SERLocal Sites data - SERHabitat data - EcoRecordSpecies data - EcoRecordLocal Sites data - EcoRecordOS MasterMap – OS1:50000 scale colour raster (OS)Soils data - Cranfield University [NSRI]Black Country HLC data - Wolverhampton CCBirmingham HLC data - Birmingham CC1775 Map of the County of Stafford - W. YatesFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Midlands Heartlands Heathland - Suitability Areas

This dataset shows areas within the Midlands Heartland Heathland corridor, which, according to their soils and historic habitats, may be suitable for heathland creation. The data provides evidence to aid the targeting of heathland restoration and creation in a crucial landscape corridor. Heathland Suitability Areas were defined with reference to Cranfield University Soils Data, which informed the identification of broad areas where the soil category types would typically support heathland, as well as the Historic Heathland Extent layer.For a full description of the methodology see the following report: Midlands Heathland Heartland Lowland: Heathland Nature Recovery Opportunity Mapping.Datasets Used:Soils data - Cranfield University [NSRI]OS MasterMap – OS 1:50000 scale colour raster (OS)HLC data - Wolverhampton CCHLC data - Birmingham CC1775 Map of the County of Stafford - W. YatesFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Midlands Heartlands Heathland - Historic Heathland

This dataset shows areas within the Midlands Heartland Heathland corridor, which are known to have historically been heathland or unenclosed commons. The data provides evidence to aid the targeting of heathland restoration and creation in a crucial landscape corridor. A number of information sources and data layers were used to produce this layer.  Two historic information references were used as follows: Yates' 1775 Map of the County of Stafford and Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) Data [Wolverhampton City Council (2010) Black Country Historic Landscape Characterisation [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1000030 and Adrian Axinte (2017) Birmingham Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1043264)].An indication as to areas which might be suitable for heathland creation can be provided by looking at the known former extent of the habitat in the corridor. Prior to the enclosure of the commons there was thought to be a series of heaths and commons linking Cannock Chase to Sutton Park. Areas of historic heathland were primarily mapped using OS Mastermap and OS 1:50,000 maps with reference to Yates’ (1775) map of the County of Stafford (Yates 1775 Map of the County of Stafford) as a source, which depicts the unenclosed commons stretching all the way from Cannock Chase through to Sutton Park. Interpretation was necessary to map these onto current Ordnance Survey data. To complement this, within Birmingham and the Black Country, Historic Landscape Characterisation data sources were used to help provide information on additional historic heathland areas.For a full description of the methodology see the following report: Midlands Heathland Heartland Lowland: Heathland Nature Recovery Opportunity Mapping.Datasets Used:OS MasterMapHLC data - Wolverhampton CCHLC data - Birmingham CC1775 Map of the County of Stafford - W. Yates1:50000 scale colour raster (OS)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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SSSI Impact Risk Zones (England)

The Impact Risk Zones (IRZs) are a GIS tool developed by Natural England to make rapid initial assessment of the potential risks posed by development proposals to: Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites. They define zones around each site which reflect the particular sensitivities of the features for which it is notified and indicate the types of development proposal which could potentially have adverse impacts. The IRZs can be used by local planning authorities (LPAs) to consider whether a proposed development is likely to affect a SSSI, SAC, SPA or Ramsar site and determine whether they will need to consult Natural England to seek advice on the nature of any potential impacts and how they might be avoided or mitigated. Download the IRZs for use on your own GIS from the dropdown menu above or the links below. Download the latest update (September 2023) in Mapinfo TAB format. Download the latest update (September 2023) in ESRI Shapefile format. Use the IRZs online on the MAGIC website. View guidance on the interpretation and use of the IRZs. View information on when LPAs must consult Natural England on planning and development proposals on GOV.UK. View information on how developers can get advice from Natural England on planning applications on GOV.UK.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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CRoW Act 2000 - Section 15 Land

This layer replaces the following (now deprecated) item for technical reasons - https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7ae5c6801dbe4b71a601cf16138625e0Shows land subject to pre-existing public access rights that on CRoW access land apply instead of the CRoW rights.  The Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as open country (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Parks (England)

National Parks are run by National Park Authorities for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and to provide opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Park by the public.Alterations: Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park (Designation) boundaries modified 1st August 2016. South Downs National Park (Designation) modified on 2nd June 2010.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Ramsar (England)

A Ramsar site is the land listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (the Ramsar Convention) 1971. Data supplied has the status of "Listed". The data does not include "Proposed" sites. Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Cambridgeshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Lancashire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Northumberland Durham Tyne and Wear Tees Valley)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Derbyshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (North and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (Individual Habitats) (England)

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Administrative Boundaries - Environment Agency and Natural England Public Face Areas

Public Facing Administrative Boundaries set at 1:10,000 scale. Public Face boundaries are attributed with standardised names and codes for each area. This dataset is for Environment Agency and Natural England Public Face Areas. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Chalk Rivers (England)

Data shows the location of Priority Habitat Chalk rivers and Streams. Replaces the existing 1:50,000 scale data.Based on Environment Agency Detailed River Network (DRN) version 3. All fields from DRN have been retained. This subset of chalk rivers uses the old 1:50,000 Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) chalk river data, BGS geology, WWF report "The State of England’s Chalk Streams" and stakeholder knowledge to produce an updated chalk river network for England.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk (to follow).

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Cambridgeshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds (within 250m) and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Density of arable land 0-50%Density of coniferous woodland 10-25%Density of deciduous woodland 10-100%Distance from deciduous woodland 0-100mDensity of grassland 25-75%Nearest pond 0-125mpH 6.5-7.5Distance from rivers 150-1000mThese suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. All scores are summed, scores ≤ 0 are not displayed Urban areas > 2ha (+250m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Lancashire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds (within 250m a radius) and are located within a 25x25m grid square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of <2 and are located within a 25x25m grid square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Arable density 0 - 33%Grassland density (including fen) 10-75%Distance from grassland (including fen) 0-100mWoodland density 10-33%Distance from woodland 0-100mDistance from rivers 100-1000mElevation 0-150mpH 6.75-7.5These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Northumberland Durham Tyne and Wear Tees Valley)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Distance from rivers 100 - 1250mElevation 0 - 200mDistance from deciduous woodland 0 - 100mDensity of arable 0 - 33%Distance from urban > 350mDensity of grassland 10 - 60%Nearest pond 0 - 500mThese suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Presence of coniferous woodlandPresence of heatherPresence of acid grasslandHave been given a score of -2Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Derbyshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Soil pH 6.5 – 7.5Elevation < 200mGrassland density 25 – 75%Distance to woodland < 100mWoodland density 10 -50%Distance to nearest pond < 100mDrainage classed as ‘Impeded’ or ‘Naturally Wet’These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Arable density 50 - 100%Has been given a score of ‘-1’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (North and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:pH 6.75-7.25Density of grassland 10-80%Density of woodland 10-50%Nearest pond <125mWhere drainage is 'Impeded'These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Distance from rivers <100mDensity of arable land 50 - 100%Has been given a score of ‘-1’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Natural England Area Teams

Natural England Area Team Patches and the 12 nautical miles offshore associated with those area teams that are also coastal.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Inventories for the Alkaline Fen and Transition Mire and Quaking Bog Annex 1 habitats in England

This is a new stand-alone inventory that incorporates all vegetation types that fit within the EC Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitats ‘Alkaline Fens' (AF) and 'Transition Mires and Quaking Bogs' (TMQB). Alongside this GIS inventory of Annex 1 habitats, the project produced a list of source documents and datasets, a description of the meta-data, an overview of wetland sites that were considered (in the first phase of the project), and a summary report. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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Priority Lake Habitats (England)

Lakes (taken from the Ordnance Survey MasterMap Topography layer hydrology/static water) that meet one or more priority habitat criteria.More detailed metadata description to follow.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Trails (England)

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Habitat Networks for 18 priority habitats based primarily, but not exclusively, on the priority habitat inventory with additional data added in relation to habitat restoration-creation, restorable habitat, plus fragmentation action, and network enhancement and expansion zones. The maps are created following a standardised process that incorporates a range of data layers and identifies specific locations for a range of actions to help improve the ecological resilience for each of the habitats/habitat networks. This is the combined habitat network map.  This updated dataset replaces the two previous published layers 'Habitat Networks (Combined Habitats) (England)' and 'Habitat Networks (Combined Habitats) (England) Priority Restoration'The Habitat Networks (England) comprise a series of 23 individual habitat network maps for England plus a single 'Combined Habitat Networks Map' and 3 'Grouped Habitat Networks Map'.  The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience.  The different elements of the maps are described below:Habitat Components:- The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland.  The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).- The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat.  This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).- The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options.  This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.- Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:- Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat.  These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.- Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.- Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation.  This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.- Land within relatively close proximity to  the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape.  This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Guidance document can be viewed here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.Note:  For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action.  Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog.  As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller 'networks' that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as 'network segments'. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.

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Linear dataset showing the extent of National Trails.  For more information visit the National Trails website.  National Trails are long distance walking, cycling and horse riding routes through the best landscapes in England and Wales. There are 15 National Trails. Walkers can enjoy them all, cyclists and horse riders can enjoy the Pennine Bridleway and the South Downs Way, as well as sections of the other Trails. In total, England and Wales have around 2,500 miles (4,000 Km) of National Trail. The England Coast Path will be the newest (and longest) National Trail when it is complete in 2020. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Priority River Habitat - Headwater Areas (England)

The objective of the priority habitat map in England is to:• help organisations protect the most natural remaining examples of rivers from further impacts on natural processes, and • highlight any aspects of habitat integrity (hydrological, chemical, physical, biological) that could most usefully be improved. The priority river habitat map that has been produced is an English interpretation of the UK definition of priority river habitat, focusing on naturalness as the principal criterion in recognition of the vital importance of natural processes in delivering sustainable riverine habitats and supporting characteristic biodiversity.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Nitrate Sensitive Areas (England)

A NSA was an area where nitrate concentrations in drinking water sources exceeded or was at risk of exceeding the limit of 50 mg/l set by the 1980 EC Drinking Water Directive. Voluntary agricultural measures were introduced by DEFRA as MAFF as a means of reducing the levels of nitrate with payments being made to farmers who complied. The scheme was started as a pilot in 1990 in ten areas, later implemented within 32 areas, with the aims of both reducing nitrate levels in areas where concentrations were high and providing information about the most effective agricultural management approaches for bringing about reductions. The Scheme was closed to further new entrants in 1998, although existing agreements continued for their full term. All the NSAs fell within the areas designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) in 1996 under the EC Nitrate Directive (91/676/EEC).Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Access Network Mapping (England)

The Access Network Map of England is a national composite dataset of Access layers, showing analysis of extent of Access provision for each Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), as a percentage or area coverage of access in England. The ‘Access Network Map’ was developed by Natural England to inform its work to improve opportunities for people to enjoy the natural environment.  This map shows, across England, the relative abundance of accessible land in relation to where people live. Due to issues explained below, the map does not, and cannot, provide a definitive statement of where intervention is necessary.  Rather, it should be used to identify areas of interest which require further exploration.   Natural England believes that places where people can enjoy the natural environment should be improved and created where they are most wanted.  Access Network Maps help support this work by providing means to assess the amount of accessible land available in relation to where people live.  They combine all the available good quality data on access provision into a single dataset and relate this to population.  This provides a common foundation for regional and national teams to use when targeting resources to improve public access to greenspace, or projects that rely on this resource. The Access Network Maps are compiled from the datasets available to Natural England which contain robust, nationally consistent data on land and routes that are normally available to the public and are free of charge.  Datasets contained in the aggregated data:•      Agri-environment scheme permissive access (routes and open access)•      CROW access land (including registered common land and Section 16)•      Country Parks•      Cycleways (Sustrans Routes) including Local/Regional/National and Link Routes•      Doorstep Greens•      Local Nature Reserves•      Millennium Greens•      National Nature Reserves (accessible sites only)•      National Trails•      Public Rights of Way•      Forestry Commission ‘Woods for People’ data•      Village Greens – point data only Due to the quantity and complexity of data used, it is not possible to display clearly on a single map the precise boundary of accessible land for all areas.  We therefore selected a unit which would be clearly visible at a variety of scales and calculated the total area (in hectares) of accessible land in each.  The units we selected are ‘Lower Super Output Areas’ (LSOAs), which represent where approximately 1,500 people live based on postcode.  To calculate the total area of accessible land for each we gave the linear routes a notional width of 3 metres so they could be measured in hectares.  We then combined together all the datasets and calculated the total hectares of accessible land in each LSOA. For further information about this data see the following links:Access Network Mapping GuidanceAccess Network Mapping Metadata Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.  

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Open Mosaic Habitat (Draft)

Verified sites of Open Mosaic Habitat.  Open mosaic habitats can be extremely diverse, including such wide ranging sites as railway sidings, quarries, former industrial works, slag heap, bings and brick pits. Brownfields with open mosaic habitats show evidence of previous disturbance, either through soil being removed or severely modified by previous use, or the addition of materials such as industrial spoil, with spatial variation developing across the site. The resultant variation allows for a mosaic of different habitats to be supported in close proximity. This habitat diversity can support rich assemblages of invertebrates, which has led to ‘open mosaic habitats on previously developed land’ being added to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) as a Priority habitat listed on Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERC Act). More information about the Open Mosaic Habitat inventory can be found on the Buglife website.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Natural England National Priority Focus Areas

Natural England's focus areas for each Area Team. The focus areas are typically where Natural England (NE) are targeting more than one delivery programme. So these areas are the key opportunities for Natural England to integrate its delivery to achieve better outcomes. The focus areas are the best picture NE have about where we need to concentrate effort in order to achieve our biodiversity, landscape, access, engagement and other land management objectives. They show where we currently focus more effort. The focus areas are also the best overview we have of future priorities, but this is not yet a perfect picture. We expect this map to evolve. The focus areas are not intended to represent the views or priorities of all the organisations which contribute to natural environment outcomes. However, we have taken account of other Defra partners‟ delivery programmes and also those of some other key partners. We want to have more discussions with partners and stakeholders to hear whether our local delivery offer makes sense in the context of what we are all jointly trying to achieve. The focus areas are a broad guide as to where we anticipate focusing more effort in future; but it should not be interpreted too precisely. We can adjust boundaries locally as makes sense to our delivery programmes or customers. The focus areas capture the majority of our geographically targeted work and especially where different programmes overlap, but each programme will continue to target some of its delivery elsewhere. We want to focus proportionately more of our resource in focus areas and Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) over time, to maximise the benefits of our limited resource, and make a big difference in certain places, rather than not enough difference everywhere. This is a strong steer, but not a moratorium on projects that are outside focus areas. Small scale investment outside the focus areas, which act as a catalyst or lever for others‟ investment, may be legitimate. We have limited this approach to our terrestrial delivery at the moment. However, we have included many coastal stretches and have taken particular account of where the coast abuts a potential marine designation, to encourage integration with our marine work and to take account of the links with offshore processes such as sediment flow. While the current priority for marine work is the site designation process, we would aspire to develop marine spatial priorities over time.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (England)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt (GCN) populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2 ponds and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features (*** features vary between clusters): grassland density (*** %), woodland density (*** %), Distance to deciduous woodland (*** m), Coniferous woodland density (*** %), Distance from rivers (*** m), Soil pH (***), Phosphorus (***), Arable density (*** %), Shannon Weaver Diversity (***) = ?1?. Arable land (*** density %), Heather (*** density %), distance to nearest pond (*** m), Soil Type (***) = '-1'. Urban Area (*** Ha [ *** m buffer]), roads (*** m), rivers (*** m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Peaty Soils Location (England)

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project). The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: Defra Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission Welsh Assembly Government Countryside Council for Wales Northern Ireland Environment Agency Cadw Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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England Peat Status GHG and C Storage

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project).This dataset specifically only displays features with a status of importance to Green House Gas and Carbon Storage (as opposed to the three classes contained within the Peaty Soils Location layer data product). The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: Defra Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission Welsh Assembly Government Countryside Council for Wales Northern Ireland Environment Agency Cadw Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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OS Priority Ponds with Survey data (England)

The data shows Ordnance Survey pond locations, where they match with the surveyed location of a priority habitat pond. The location and attributes of these priority habitat ponds does not currently exists for end users, ecologists, community groups and other stakeholders. The layer will be used to identify, conserve and enhance these features.OS Ponds (taken from the MasterMap Topography layer hydrology>static water) that have a matching pond survey (Clean Water for Wildlife of Priority Ponds) (see data within this folder for these layers) within their geometry, or within 30m of their edge. proximity was created (using NEAR tool) for points and then simplified (to remove 1 to many relationship) and joined to OS polygons using FID unique value. Unnecessary OS fields have been deleted.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Deep Peat AP Status (England)

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project).This dataset specifically only displays Deep Peaty Soils (as opposed to the three classes contained within the Peaty Soils Location layer data product).The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: Defra Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission Welsh Assembly Government Countryside Council for Wales Northern Ireland Environment Agency Cadw Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Character Areas (England)

There are 159 Character Areas, each of which is distinctive with a unique 'sense of place'. These broad divisions of landscape form the basic units of cohesive countryside character, on which strategies for both ecological and landscape issues can be based. The Character Area framework is used to describe and shape objectives for the countryside, its planning and management.Two new fields added January 2023:ALT - Agricultural Landscape TypologyBLT - Broad Landscape TypologyFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Dorset)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GCN Risk Zones (Leicestershire, Rutland, Rushcliffe and South Kesteven)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GCN Risk Zones (Norfolk and Suffolk)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GCN Risk Zones (Kent)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Cheshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (North and West Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (South and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Cumbria)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN (including all units of Duddon Estuary SSSI and unit 018 of South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI, plus the 500m buffer).. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Essex)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Greater Manchester)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Shropshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Somerset)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Swindon and Wiltshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Natural England Open Data Service feedback fieldworker

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metadata

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surveyPoint

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Hub Events (public)

Feature service generated by Hub for public Hub events. DO NOT DELETE THIS SERVICE. It stores the public Hub events for your organization.

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Previous Announcements and Data Release History

Natural England's previous history of announcements, data releases and data withdrawals

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Natural England Open Data Geoportal

Create your own initiative by combining existing applications with a custom site. Use this initiative to form teams around a problem and invite your community to participate.

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Monitoring Engagement in the Natural Environment Survey (2009 - 2019)

Dashboard containing weighted data at Local Authority level for the Natural England Monitoring Engagement in the Natural Environment survey 2009-2019.

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People’s engagement with nature

Storymap detailing the findings from 10 years of the Monitoring Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE) survey.

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National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Marine Designated Site Features Open Data (England) BNG

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Great Crested Newt eDNA (Cheshire)

Presence/absence records for great crested newts in Cheshire Ponds as determined by eDNA analysis (2016). Data underpins district licensing strategy in Cheshire. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Class Survey Licence Returns (England)

Presence only records for great crested newts determined through class licence surveys.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Nature Improvement Areas (England)

NIAs are areas of the country where partnerships have been set up to enhance the natural environment. NIAs embody an integrated, holistic approach that was signalled in the Natural Environment White Paper and England Biodiversity Strategy, joining up objectives for biodiversity, water, soils, farming and the low-carbon economy to improve the functioning of ecosystems and their services.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2015-2016

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.The extent of the features on this layer only covers the North York Moors National Park moorland areas.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2016-2017

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2018-2019

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2020-2021

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2021-2022

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2019-2020

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Change Map (England) 2017-2018

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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CRoW Act 2000 - Section 16 Dedicated Land

Shows land mapped as dedicated access land under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.  The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Grades - Post 1988 (England)

Agricultural Land Classification Grade and Job number for post-1988 ALC surveys for England Only. Polygons showing 5 classes of agricultural land plus classifications for urban and non-agricultural land. Grade one is best quality and grade five is poorest quality. A number of consistent criteria were used for assessment which include climate (temperature, rainfall, aspect, exposure, frost risk), site (gradient, micro-relief, flood risk) and soil (depth, structure, texture, chemicals, stoniness). Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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CRoW Act 2000 - Open Access Mapping Areas

Shows the conclusive boundaries of the mapping areas used for the CRoW mapping process. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. This data does not represent the extent of the boundaries of the CRoW Access land.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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CRoW Act 2000 - Section 4 Conclusive Open Country

Shows land mapped as Conclusive Open Country under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000.  The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land.  Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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CRoW Act 2000 - Access Layer

Shows land mapped as access land under CRoW. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as 'open access land'. This layer includes Open Country and Registered Common Land combined into a single layer, with certain categories of excepted land removed. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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CRoW Act 2000 - Section 4 Conclusive Registered Common Land

Shows land mapped as access land under The Countryside and Rights of Way 2000 (CRoW) Act. Shows land mapped as Conclusive Registered Common Land under The (CROW) Act 2000 The CRoW Act gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as 'open access land'.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Seagrass Layer (England)

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations.These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field.Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary.The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer.Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for.As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Intertidal Seagrass - Ruppia Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Intertidal Seagrass - Mixed or Unspecified Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Intertidal Seagrass - Zostera Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Subtidal Seagrass - Zostera Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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about 2 years ago

Provisional Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) (England)

Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Grade. Agricultural land classified into five grades. Grade one is best quality and grade five is poorest quality. A number of consistent criteria used for assessment which include climate (temperature, rainfall, aspect, exposure, frost risk), site (gradient, micro-relief, flood risk) and soil (depth, structure, texture, chemicals, stoniness) for England only. Digitised from the published 1:250,000 map which was in turn compiled from the 1 inch to the mile maps.More information about the Agricultural Land Classification can be found at the following links:http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130402200910/http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/landmanage/land-use/documents/alc-guidelines-1988.pdfhttp://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/35012.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats - Coastal lagoons (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats - SAC Complex features (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MCZ Species Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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about 2 years ago

Defra Public Registers Online - Waste Operations

Find Environmental Permits allowing operators to use, recycle, treat, store, or dispose of waste or mining waste. The permit can be for activities at one site or for a mobile plant used at many sites.

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Public Registers Online - Reg of Authorised Treatment Facilities for End of Life Vehicles

Find Authorised Treatment Sites (ATF) depolluting and dismantling End of Life Vehicles (ELV)..

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over 2 years ago

Defra Public Registers Online -Register of Industrial Installations

Find Environmental Permits for industrial installations such as refineries, food and drink factories or those performing intensive farming activities such as large-scale chicken farms.

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over 2 years ago

Defra Public Registers Online - Discharges to Water and Groundwater

Find Environmental Permits authorising discharges of potentially polluting liquids into or onto the ground, or into the surface waters.

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Defra Public Registers Online - Radioactive Substances

Find Environmental Permits issued to organisations keeping or using radioactive substances or storing or disposing of radioactive waste.

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over 2 years ago

Defra Public Registers Online - Register of Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers

Find people or businesses registered as Waste Carriers, Brokers or Dealers, allowing them to transport, buy, sell, or dispose of waste, or to arrange for someone else to do so.

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Defra Public Registers Online - Register of Waste Exemptions

Find waste operations exempt from needing an environmental permit. Specific limits and conditions apply.

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Defra Public Registers Online - Register of Water Quality Exemptions

Some low-risk water discharge and groundwater activities can be exempt from requiring a permit if they meet certain conditions. Some of these 'exemptions' require the activity to be registered. This register details exempt activities which have been registered with the Environment Agency. It is worth noting that most entries in this register are for small sewage discharges which are no longer required to be registered. Consequently, most of the entries are for activities which were registered before the requirement to register them changed. There are some exempt activities which still require registration, for example groundwater tracer tests.

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Defra Public Registers Online -Register of Scrap Metal Dealers

Search for people or businesses who trade in scrap metal and are licensed by their Local Authority.

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over 2 years ago

Defra Public Registers Online - Register of Flood Risk Activity Exemptions

Find activities in, over, under or near a main river or sea defence that are exempt from needing an environmental permit.

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine Annex I Habitats (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Heritage Coasts (England)

Heritage Coasts boundaries. Heritage coasts are ‘defined’ rather than designated, so there isn’t a statutory designation process like that associated with national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). They were established to conserve the best stretches of undeveloped coast in England. A heritage coast is defined by agreement between the relevant maritime local authorities and Natural England. The national policy framework and objectives for heritage coasts were developed by the Countryside Commission, a predecessor of Natural England, and ratified by government.  For more information see the following links:Heritage Coasts - Definition, Purpose and Natural England's RoleNatural England's report - Review and evaluation of England's Heritage Coasts publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/4594438590431232?category=56001Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats - Coastal lagoons (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SAC Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Annex I Habitats - SAC Complex features (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Broadscale Habitat (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Species Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Submerged or partially submerged seacaves (H8330) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SAC Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine Conservation Zone Features: MCZ Habitat Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Saltmarsh points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

MPA Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures: SPA/SAC Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Midlands Heartlands Heathland - Nature Recovery Opportunities Map

Nature Recovery Network map of the Midlands Heartland Heathland area including Core Habitats (Primary and Associated Habitats), Heathland Creation Opportunity areas and Secondary Enhancement Areas. The data provides evidence to aid the targeting of heathland restoration and creation in a crucial landscape corridor. A number of information sources and data layers were used to produce this layer. The Primary, Associated and Restorable habitat polygons were produced based on habitat and species data held by EcoRecord and SER to complement NE priority habitat inventory data. Heathland Creation Opportunity areas were identified based on a number of environmental criteria including historic landuse, habitats, and soils. For a full description of the methodology see the following report: Midlands Heathland Heartland Lowland: Heathland Nature Recovery Opportunity Mapping. Datasets Used:Habitat data - SERSpecies data - SERLocal Sites data - SERHabitat data - EcoRecordSpecies data - EcoRecordLocal Sites data - EcoRecordOS MasterMap – OS1:50000 scale colour raster (OS)Soils data - Cranfield University [NSRI]Black Country HLC data - Wolverhampton CCBirmingham HLC data - Birmingham CC1775 Map of the County of Stafford - W. YatesFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Midlands Heartlands Heathland - Suitability Areas

This dataset shows areas within the Midlands Heartland Heathland corridor, which, according to their soils and historic habitats, may be suitable for heathland creation. The data provides evidence to aid the targeting of heathland restoration and creation in a crucial landscape corridor. Heathland Suitability Areas were defined with reference to Cranfield University Soils Data, which informed the identification of broad areas where the soil category types would typically support heathland, as well as the Historic Heathland Extent layer.For a full description of the methodology see the following report: Midlands Heathland Heartland Lowland: Heathland Nature Recovery Opportunity Mapping.Datasets Used:Soils data - Cranfield University [NSRI]OS MasterMap – OS 1:50000 scale colour raster (OS)HLC data - Wolverhampton CCHLC data - Birmingham CC1775 Map of the County of Stafford - W. YatesFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Midlands Heartlands Heathland - Historic Heathland

This dataset shows areas within the Midlands Heartland Heathland corridor, which are known to have historically been heathland or unenclosed commons. The data provides evidence to aid the targeting of heathland restoration and creation in a crucial landscape corridor. A number of information sources and data layers were used to produce this layer.  Two historic information references were used as follows: Yates' 1775 Map of the County of Stafford and Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) Data [Wolverhampton City Council (2010) Black Country Historic Landscape Characterisation [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1000030 and Adrian Axinte (2017) Birmingham Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1043264)].An indication as to areas which might be suitable for heathland creation can be provided by looking at the known former extent of the habitat in the corridor. Prior to the enclosure of the commons there was thought to be a series of heaths and commons linking Cannock Chase to Sutton Park. Areas of historic heathland were primarily mapped using OS Mastermap and OS 1:50,000 maps with reference to Yates’ (1775) map of the County of Stafford (Yates 1775 Map of the County of Stafford) as a source, which depicts the unenclosed commons stretching all the way from Cannock Chase through to Sutton Park. Interpretation was necessary to map these onto current Ordnance Survey data. To complement this, within Birmingham and the Black Country, Historic Landscape Characterisation data sources were used to help provide information on additional historic heathland areas.For a full description of the methodology see the following report: Midlands Heathland Heartland Lowland: Heathland Nature Recovery Opportunity Mapping.Datasets Used:OS MasterMapHLC data - Wolverhampton CCHLC data - Birmingham CC1775 Map of the County of Stafford - W. Yates1:50000 scale colour raster (OS)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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SSSI Impact Risk Zones (England)

The Impact Risk Zones (IRZs) are a GIS tool developed by Natural England to make rapid initial assessment of the potential risks posed by development proposals to: Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites. They define zones around each site which reflect the particular sensitivities of the features for which it is notified and indicate the types of development proposal which could potentially have adverse impacts. The IRZs can be used by local planning authorities (LPAs) to consider whether a proposed development is likely to affect a SSSI, SAC, SPA or Ramsar site and determine whether they will need to consult Natural England to seek advice on the nature of any potential impacts and how they might be avoided or mitigated. Download the IRZs for use on your own GIS from the dropdown menu above or the links below. Download the latest update (August 2023) in Mapinfo TAB format. Download the latest update (August 2023) in ESRI Shapefile format. Use the IRZs online on the MAGIC website. View guidance on the interpretation and use of the IRZs. View information on when LPAs must consult Natural England on planning and development proposals on GOV.UK. View information on how developers can get advice from Natural England on planning applications on GOV.UK.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Ramsar (England)

A Ramsar site is the land listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (the Ramsar Convention) 1971. Data supplied has the status of "Listed". The data does not include "Proposed" sites. Boundaries are mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Cambridgeshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Lancashire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Northumberland Durham Tyne and Wear Tees Valley)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Derbyshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (North and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Habitat Networks (Individual Habitats) (England)

The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below.Habitat Components:The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the PHI.The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation. This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.Land within relatively close proximity to the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape. This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Note: For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action. Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog. As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller ‘networks’ that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as ‘network segments’. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Administrative Boundaries - Environment Agency and Natural England Public Face Areas

Public Facing Administrative Boundaries set at 1:10,000 scale. Public Face boundaries are attributed with standardised names and codes for each area. This dataset is for Environment Agency and Natural England Public Face Areas. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Chalk Rivers (England)

Data shows the location of Priority Habitat Chalk rivers and Streams. Replaces the existing 1:50,000 scale data.Based on Environment Agency Detailed River Network (DRN) version 3. All fields from DRN have been retained. This subset of chalk rivers uses the old 1:50,000 Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) chalk river data, BGS geology, WWF report "The State of England’s Chalk Streams" and stakeholder knowledge to produce an updated chalk river network for England.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk (to follow).

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Cambridgeshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds (within 250m) and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Density of arable land 0-50%Density of coniferous woodland 10-25%Density of deciduous woodland 10-100%Distance from deciduous woodland 0-100mDensity of grassland 25-75%Nearest pond 0-125mpH 6.5-7.5Distance from rivers 150-1000mThese suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’. All scores are summed, scores ≤ 0 are not displayed Urban areas > 2ha (+250m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Lancashire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds (within 250m a radius) and are located within a 25x25m grid square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of <2 and are located within a 25x25m grid square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Arable density 0 - 33%Grassland density (including fen) 10-75%Distance from grassland (including fen) 0-100mWoodland density 10-33%Distance from woodland 0-100mDistance from rivers 100-1000mElevation 0-150mpH 6.75-7.5These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Northumberland Durham Tyne and Wear Tees Valley)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 25x25m square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Distance from rivers 100 - 1250mElevation 0 - 200mDistance from deciduous woodland 0 - 100mDensity of arable 0 - 33%Distance from urban > 350mDensity of grassland 10 - 60%Nearest pond 0 - 500mThese suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Presence of coniferous woodlandPresence of heatherPresence of acid grasslandHave been given a score of -2Urban areas greater than 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m)Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (Derbyshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:Soil pH 6.5 – 7.5Elevation < 200mGrassland density 25 – 75%Distance to woodland < 100mWoodland density 10 -50%Distance to nearest pond < 100mDrainage classed as ‘Impeded’ or ‘Naturally Wet’These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Arable density 50 - 100%Has been given a score of ‘-1’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m), rivers (7.5m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (North and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt populations.The core areas contain a pond density of 2+ ponds and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted.Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where great crested newt presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area.Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features:pH 6.75-7.25Density of grassland 10-80%Density of woodland 10-50%Nearest pond <125mWhere drainage is 'Impeded'These suitable habitat features have been given a score of ‘1’.Distance from rivers <100mDensity of arable land 50 - 100%Has been given a score of ‘-1’.Urban areas > 2ha (+400m buffer), roads (7.5m) and rivers (7.5m) have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Natural England Area Teams

Natural England Area Team Patches and the 12 nautical miles offshore associated with those area teams that are also coastal.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Inventories for the Alkaline Fen and Transition Mire and Quaking Bog Annex 1 habitats in England

This is a new stand-alone inventory that incorporates all vegetation types that fit within the EC Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitats ‘Alkaline Fens' (AF) and 'Transition Mires and Quaking Bogs' (TMQB). Alongside this GIS inventory of Annex 1 habitats, the project produced a list of source documents and datasets, a description of the meta-data, an overview of wetland sites that were considered (in the first phase of the project), and a summary report. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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National Trails (England)

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of Habitat Networks for 18 priority habitats based primarily, but not exclusively, on the priority habitat inventory with additional data added in relation to habitat restoration-creation, restorable habitat, plus fragmentation action, and network enhancement and expansion zones. The maps are created following a standardised process that incorporates a range of data layers and identifies specific locations for a range of actions to help improve the ecological resilience for each of the habitats/habitat networks. This is the combined habitat network map.  This updated dataset replaces the two previous published layers 'Habitat Networks (Combined Habitats) (England)' and 'Habitat Networks (Combined Habitats) (England) Priority Restoration'The Habitat Networks (England) comprise a series of 23 individual habitat network maps for England plus a single 'Combined Habitat Networks Map' and 3 'Grouped Habitat Networks Map'.  The habitat network maps seek to apply the best evidence and principles and to use the best available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience.  The different elements of the maps are described below:Habitat Components:- The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the 'Primary habitat' e.g. lowland heathland.  The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).- The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat.  This is termed the 'Associated habitat'. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHI).- The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options.  This is termed the 'Habitat creation'.- Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI. This is termed the 'Restorable habitat'.Network Zones:- Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat.  These areas are primarily based on soils but in many cases has been refined by also using other data such as hydrology, altitude and proximity to the coast. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 1'.- Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are unlikely to be suitable for habitat re-creation but where other types of habitat may be created or land management may be enhanced including delivery of suitable Green Infrastructure. This is termed the 'Network Enhancement Zone 2'.- Land immediately adjoining existing habitat patches that are small or have excessive edge to area ratio where habitat creation is likely to help reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation.  This is termed the 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.- Land within relatively close proximity to  the Network Enhancement Zones 1 & 2 that are more likely to be suitable for habitat creation for the particular habitat and identifying possible locations for connecting and linking up networks across a landscape.  This is termed the 'Network Expansion Zone'Guidance document can be viewed here.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.Note:  For some habitat networks not all of the habitat components or all the action zones are identified either because the data does not exist or the habitat does not lend itself to identifying particular types of action.  Further details are outlined in the Habitat Network Mapping Guidance document. The Network boundary is drawn around the 4 habitat components using a variable buffering process with a generalised distance of 500m although 1km was used for Blanket Bog.  As the boundary for each habitat network is tightly drawn around the existing patches of habitat this means that at a national scale the habitat network is composed of a series of smaller 'networks' that encapsulates one or more clusters of existing habitat patches. These may be considered as 'network segments'. The Network Expansion Zone has been drawn around these segments to identify areas where additional action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience across the wider landscape.

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Linear dataset showing the extent of National Trails.  For more information visit the National Trails website.  National Trails are long distance walking, cycling and horse riding routes through the best landscapes in England and Wales. There are 15 National Trails. Walkers can enjoy them all, cyclists and horse riders can enjoy the Pennine Bridleway and the South Downs Way, as well as sections of the other Trails. In total, England and Wales have around 2,500 miles (4,000 Km) of National Trail. The England Coast Path will be the newest (and longest) National Trail when it is complete in 2020. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Priority River Habitat - Headwater Areas (England)

The objective of the priority habitat map in England is to:• help organisations protect the most natural remaining examples of rivers from further impacts on natural processes, and • highlight any aspects of habitat integrity (hydrological, chemical, physical, biological) that could most usefully be improved. The priority river habitat map that has been produced is an English interpretation of the UK definition of priority river habitat, focusing on naturalness as the principal criterion in recognition of the vital importance of natural processes in delivering sustainable riverine habitats and supporting characteristic biodiversity.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Nitrate Sensitive Areas (England)

A NSA was an area where nitrate concentrations in drinking water sources exceeded or was at risk of exceeding the limit of 50 mg/l set by the 1980 EC Drinking Water Directive. Voluntary agricultural measures were introduced by DEFRA as MAFF as a means of reducing the levels of nitrate with payments being made to farmers who complied. The scheme was started as a pilot in 1990 in ten areas, later implemented within 32 areas, with the aims of both reducing nitrate levels in areas where concentrations were high and providing information about the most effective agricultural management approaches for bringing about reductions. The Scheme was closed to further new entrants in 1998, although existing agreements continued for their full term. All the NSAs fell within the areas designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) in 1996 under the EC Nitrate Directive (91/676/EEC).Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Access Network Mapping (England)

The Access Network Map of England is a national composite dataset of Access layers, showing analysis of extent of Access provision for each Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), as a percentage or area coverage of access in England. The ‘Access Network Map’ was developed by Natural England to inform its work to improve opportunities for people to enjoy the natural environment.  This map shows, across England, the relative abundance of accessible land in relation to where people live. Due to issues explained below, the map does not, and cannot, provide a definitive statement of where intervention is necessary.  Rather, it should be used to identify areas of interest which require further exploration.   Natural England believes that places where people can enjoy the natural environment should be improved and created where they are most wanted.  Access Network Maps help support this work by providing means to assess the amount of accessible land available in relation to where people live.  They combine all the available good quality data on access provision into a single dataset and relate this to population.  This provides a common foundation for regional and national teams to use when targeting resources to improve public access to greenspace, or projects that rely on this resource. The Access Network Maps are compiled from the datasets available to Natural England which contain robust, nationally consistent data on land and routes that are normally available to the public and are free of charge.  Datasets contained in the aggregated data:•      Agri-environment scheme permissive access (routes and open access)•      CROW access land (including registered common land and Section 16)•      Country Parks•      Cycleways (Sustrans Routes) including Local/Regional/National and Link Routes•      Doorstep Greens•      Local Nature Reserves•      Millennium Greens•      National Nature Reserves (accessible sites only)•      National Trails•      Public Rights of Way•      Forestry Commission ‘Woods for People’ data•      Village Greens – point data only Due to the quantity and complexity of data used, it is not possible to display clearly on a single map the precise boundary of accessible land for all areas.  We therefore selected a unit which would be clearly visible at a variety of scales and calculated the total area (in hectares) of accessible land in each.  The units we selected are ‘Lower Super Output Areas’ (LSOAs), which represent where approximately 1,500 people live based on postcode.  To calculate the total area of accessible land for each we gave the linear routes a notional width of 3 metres so they could be measured in hectares.  We then combined together all the datasets and calculated the total hectares of accessible land in each LSOA. For further information about this data see the following links:Access Network Mapping GuidanceAccess Network Mapping Metadata Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.  

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Open Mosaic Habitat (Draft)

Verified sites of Open Mosaic Habitat.  Open mosaic habitats can be extremely diverse, including such wide ranging sites as railway sidings, quarries, former industrial works, slag heap, bings and brick pits. Brownfields with open mosaic habitats show evidence of previous disturbance, either through soil being removed or severely modified by previous use, or the addition of materials such as industrial spoil, with spatial variation developing across the site. The resultant variation allows for a mosaic of different habitats to be supported in close proximity. This habitat diversity can support rich assemblages of invertebrates, which has led to ‘open mosaic habitats on previously developed land’ being added to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) as a Priority habitat listed on Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERC Act). More information about the Open Mosaic Habitat inventory can be found on the Buglife website.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Natural England National Priority Focus Areas

Natural England's focus areas for each Area Team. The focus areas are typically where Natural England (NE) are targeting more than one delivery programme. So these areas are the key opportunities for Natural England to integrate its delivery to achieve better outcomes. The focus areas are the best picture NE have about where we need to concentrate effort in order to achieve our biodiversity, landscape, access, engagement and other land management objectives. They show where we currently focus more effort. The focus areas are also the best overview we have of future priorities, but this is not yet a perfect picture. We expect this map to evolve. The focus areas are not intended to represent the views or priorities of all the organisations which contribute to natural environment outcomes. However, we have taken account of other Defra partners‟ delivery programmes and also those of some other key partners. We want to have more discussions with partners and stakeholders to hear whether our local delivery offer makes sense in the context of what we are all jointly trying to achieve. The focus areas are a broad guide as to where we anticipate focusing more effort in future; but it should not be interpreted too precisely. We can adjust boundaries locally as makes sense to our delivery programmes or customers. The focus areas capture the majority of our geographically targeted work and especially where different programmes overlap, but each programme will continue to target some of its delivery elsewhere. We want to focus proportionately more of our resource in focus areas and Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) over time, to maximise the benefits of our limited resource, and make a big difference in certain places, rather than not enough difference everywhere. This is a strong steer, but not a moratorium on projects that are outside focus areas. Small scale investment outside the focus areas, which act as a catalyst or lever for others‟ investment, may be legitimate. We have limited this approach to our terrestrial delivery at the moment. However, we have included many coastal stretches and have taken particular account of where the coast abuts a potential marine designation, to encourage integration with our marine work and to take account of the links with offshore processes such as sediment flow. While the current priority for marine work is the site designation process, we would aspire to develop marine spatial priorities over time.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (England)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt (GCN) populations. The core areas contain a pond density of 2 ponds and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted. Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features (*** features vary between clusters): grassland density (*** %), woodland density (*** %), Distance to deciduous woodland (*** m), Coniferous woodland density (*** %), Distance from rivers (*** m), Soil pH (***), Phosphorus (***), Arable density (*** %), Shannon Weaver Diversity (***) = ?1?. Arable land (*** density %), Heather (*** density %), distance to nearest pond (*** m), Soil Type (***) = '-1'. Urban Area (*** Ha [ *** m buffer]), roads (*** m), rivers (*** m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Peaty Soils Location (England)

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project). The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: Defra Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission Welsh Assembly Government Countryside Council for Wales Northern Ireland Environment Agency Cadw Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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England Peat Status GHG and C Storage

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project).This dataset specifically only displays features with a status of importance to Green House Gas and Carbon Storage (as opposed to the three classes contained within the Peaty Soils Location layer data product). The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: Defra Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission Welsh Assembly Government Countryside Council for Wales Northern Ireland Environment Agency Cadw Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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OS Priority Ponds with Survey data (England)

The data shows Ordnance Survey pond locations, where they match with the surveyed location of a priority habitat pond. The location and attributes of these priority habitat ponds does not currently exists for end users, ecologists, community groups and other stakeholders. The layer will be used to identify, conserve and enhance these features.OS Ponds (taken from the MasterMap Topography layer hydrology>static water) that have a matching pond survey (Clean Water for Wildlife of Priority Ponds) (see data within this folder for these layers) within their geometry, or within 30m of their edge. proximity was created (using NEAR tool) for points and then simplified (to remove 1 to many relationship) and joined to OS polygons using FID unique value. Unnecessary OS fields have been deleted.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Moorland Deep Peat AP Status (England)

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project).This dataset specifically only displays Deep Peaty Soils (as opposed to the three classes contained within the Peaty Soils Location layer data product).The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: Defra Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission Welsh Assembly Government Countryside Council for Wales Northern Ireland Environment Agency Cadw Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Character Areas (England)

There are 159 Character Areas, each of which is distinctive with a unique 'sense of place'. These broad divisions of landscape form the basic units of cohesive countryside character, on which strategies for both ecological and landscape issues can be based. The Character Area framework is used to describe and shape objectives for the countryside, its planning and management.Two new fields added January 2023:ALT - Agricultural Landscape TypologyBLT - Broad Landscape TypologyFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Dorset)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GCN Risk Zones (Leicestershire, Rutland, Rushcliffe and South Kesteven)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GCN Risk Zones (Norfolk and Suffolk)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GCN Risk Zones (Kent)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Cheshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (North and West Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (South and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Cumbria)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN (including all units of Duddon Estuary SSSI and unit 018 of South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI, plus the 500m buffer).. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Essex)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Greater Manchester)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Shropshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Somerset)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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GCN Risk Zones (Swindon and Wiltshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Natural England Open Data Service feedback fieldworker

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metadata

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surveyPoint

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Hub Events (public)

Feature service generated by Hub for public Hub events. DO NOT DELETE THIS SERVICE. It stores the public Hub events for your organization.

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Previous Announcements and Data Release History

Natural England's previous history of announcements, data releases and data withdrawals

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Natural England Open Data Geoportal

Create your own initiative by combining existing applications with a custom site. Use this initiative to form teams around a problem and invite your community to participate.

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Monitoring Engagement in the Natural Environment Survey (2009 - 2019)

Dashboard containing weighted data at Local Authority level for the Natural England Monitoring Engagement in the Natural Environment survey 2009-2019.

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People’s engagement with nature

Storymap detailing the findings from 10 years of the Monitoring Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE) survey.

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CRoW Act 2000 - Section 15 Land

Shows land subject to pre-existing public access rights that on CRoW access land apply instead of the CRoW rights.  The Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as open country (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Marine Designated Site Features Open Data (England) BNG

The dataset 'Marine Designated Site Features Open Data' is a subset of the habitat and species data, which shows habitats and species (feature) data only within the site in which they are legally designated. The datasets comprises 6 sub-datasets: one point dataset and five polygonal. These are arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandfltas, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

Great Crested Newt eDNA (Cheshire)

Presence/absence records for great crested newts in Cheshire Ponds as determined by eDNA analysis (2016). Data underpins district licensing strategy in Cheshire. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

GCN Class Survey Licence Returns (England)

Presence only records for great crested newts determined through class licence surveys.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Nature Improvement Areas (England)

NIAs are areas of the country where partnerships have been set up to enhance the natural environment. NIAs embody an integrated, holistic approach that was signalled in the Natural Environment White Paper and England Biodiversity Strategy, joining up objectives for biodiversity, water, soils, farming and the low-carbon economy to improve the functioning of ecosystems and their services.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2015-2016

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.The extent of the features on this layer only covers the North York Moors National Park moorland areas.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2016-2017

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2018-2019

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2020-2021

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2021-2022

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2019-2020

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Moorland Change Map (England) 2017-2018

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring.Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr.The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites.Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

CRoW Act 2000 - Section 16 Dedicated Land

Shows land mapped as dedicated access land under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.  The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Grades - Post 1988 (England)

Agricultural Land Classification Grade and Job number for post-1988 ALC surveys for England Only. Polygons showing 5 classes of agricultural land plus classifications for urban and non-agricultural land. Grade one is best quality and grade five is poorest quality. A number of consistent criteria were used for assessment which include climate (temperature, rainfall, aspect, exposure, frost risk), site (gradient, micro-relief, flood risk) and soil (depth, structure, texture, chemicals, stoniness). Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

CRoW Act 2000 - Open Access Mapping Areas

Shows the conclusive boundaries of the mapping areas used for the CRoW mapping process. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. This data does not represent the extent of the boundaries of the CRoW Access land.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

CRoW Act 2000 - Section 4 Conclusive Open Country

Shows land mapped as Conclusive Open Country under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000.  The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land.  Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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over 2 years ago

CRoW Act 2000 - Access Layer

Shows land mapped as access land under CRoW. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as 'open access land'. This layer includes Open Country and Registered Common Land combined into a single layer, with certain categories of excepted land removed. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

CRoW Act 2000 - Section 4 Conclusive Registered Common Land

Shows land mapped as access land under The Countryside and Rights of Way 2000 (CRoW) Act. Shows land mapped as Conclusive Registered Common Land under The (CROW) Act 2000 The CRoW Act gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as 'open access land'.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England)

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations.These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field.Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary.The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer.Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for.As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

National Parks (England)

National Parks are run by National Park Authorities for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and to provide opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Park by the public. Alterations: Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park (Designation) boundaries modified 1st August 2016. South Downs National Park (Designation) modified on 2nd June 2010.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Intertidal Seagrass - Ruppia Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Intertidal Seagrass - Mixed or Unspecified Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Intertidal Seagrass - Zostera Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

National Seagrass Layer (England) - Current Extent - Subtidal Seagrass - Zostera Sp.

OverviewNatural England and the Environment Agency have collaborated to produce a seagrass layer for English waters, which aims to provide a comprehensive geospatial dataset of surveys of both current and historical spatial seagrass. The layer identifies a current seagrass extent; using the best and most recent available evidence and agreed by both organisations. These datasets have been provided by NE and the EA, as well as a number of third parties. Details of these third parties can be found in the accompanying metadata file.CaveatsThere are two genera of seagrass present in English waters: Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. Commonly the use of ‘seagrass’ only refers to Zostera sp. (also known as Eelgrass). However, this dataset includes both Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. If using the layer file, Ruppia sp. are identified by differing symbology. In the raw attribute data, Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. can be distinguished using the EUNIS codes in the HAB_TYPE field. Seagrass data is only available where and when surveys have been carried out. Therefore, absence of seagrass in a specific year does not necessarily indicate that seagrass was not present, it may simply mean that no survey was completed that year. Similarly, there may be locations where seagrass is present, but has not been surveyed, and therefore is not represented in this dataset, such as the Medway Estuary. The seagrass layer only includes polygon data. There may be additional seagrass habitats which only have point data available, these are not included in the seagrass layer. Identified polygon extents may be affected by survey method. For example, a walking survey may not collect data below a certain depth, and a DDV survey from a boat may not collect data above a certain depth. A survey method field is included in the data, to ensure this can be accounted for. As data is collected from/using a variety of sources and methods the accuracy of the data varies. A data confidence field is supplied to provide an indication of confidence in the data accuracy. Confidence categories are assigned based on expert judgement and local knowledge. Some historical data has a particularly low confidence and may be assigned with a category of ‘presence only’. Polygons with this confidence should only be used to identify previous seagrass presence, they should not be used to identify previous seagrass extent.MetadataThis dataset contains a collation of current and historic seagrass data by Natural England and the Environment Agency. This includes data collected or commissioned by Natural England, the Environment Agency, or provided by third parties that have allowed their data to be republished under the Open Government Licence (OGL). The dataset identifies a current extent of seagrass which used the best available evidence and has been agreed by both Natural England and the Environment Agency. Before carrying out any analyses using this layer, the associated README file, which provides a list of dataset caveats, should be read. Seagrass beds are an important resource for both carbon storage and biodiversity. They are a designated feature in a number of Marine Protected Areas, used to inform ecological assessment as part of the Water Framework Directive, and are the focus of habitat restoration schemes such as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.This dataset contains records that qualify as open and therefore can be published under the Open Government Licence (OGL). These records are extracted and collated from the Environment Agency Seagrass Database and Natural England Marine Evidence Base (MEB), is a collated database of both NE and 3rd party surveys. All non-seagrass habitats are excluded from the Seagrass Layer, and datasets are clipped to English waters only. The Environment Agency WFD Areas dataset is used identify which area each seagrass bed lies within. Extraction of data from the NE Marine Evidence Base is based on the dataset identifier, access limitations and data owner as defined within the Marine Metadatabase to ensure that only open datasets are included in the open version. A full list of the survey datasets used in the production of this dataset can be found in the Survey Metadata sheet included with the download.Attribution Statement: © Natural England © Environment Agency. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2022 Contains data from © Joint Nature Conservation Committee © North Eastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority 2017 © Yorkshire Wildlife Trust © Cornwall County Council © Harwich Haven Authority.The MAGiC version also includes data not included in the download file from © Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Provisional Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) (England)

Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Grade. Agricultural land classified into five grades. Grade one is best quality and grade five is poorest quality. A number of consistent criteria used for assessment which include climate (temperature, rainfall, aspect, exposure, frost risk), site (gradient, micro-relief, flood risk) and soil (depth, structure, texture, chemicals, stoniness) for England only. Digitised from the published 1:250,000 map which was in turn compiled from the 1 inch to the mile maps.More information about the Agricultural Land Classification can be found at the following links:http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130402200910/http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/landmanage/land-use/documents/alc-guidelines-1988.pdfhttp://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/35012.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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over 2 years ago

Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (H1110) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries (H1130): Reefs (H1170) polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Large Shallow Inlets and Bays (H1160): Saltmarsh polygons

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine Annex I Habitats - Coastal lagoons (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine Annex I Habitats - SAC Complex features (Polygons)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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MCZ Species Features of Conservation Importance (Points)

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (H1140) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Marine SPA Supporting Habitats and SAC Subfeatures: Reefs (H1170) points

The dataset 'Marine Habitats and Species Open Data (England) BNG' comprises eight sub-datasets: three point datasets and five polygonal. These represent all publicly available marine evidence for habitats and species held by Natural England.The data is arranged into categories in regards to the designation type and habitat type: - Marine Protected Area Supporting Habitats and Subfeatures (SPA/SAC): Mudflats and Sandflats, Sandbanks, Reefs, Submerged Sea Caves, Saltmarsh - Marine SAC Complex Feature Subfeatures: Estuaries, Large Shallow Inlets and Bays - Marine Annex I Habitats: Coastal Lagoons, SAC Complex Features - Marine Conservation Zone Features: Species Features of Conservation Importance, Habitat Features of Conservation Importance, Broadscale HabitatFull metadata can be viewed on Data.gov.uk

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Great Crested Newt Evidence Enhancement Project 2013

Location of ponds surveyed as part of Phase 1 of the Natural England 2013 Greated Crested Newt Evidence Enhancement Project (NE GCN EEP Surveyed GIS).Great crested newts (GCN), alongside other species listed in Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive, are afforded particular protection because of their conservation status at a European scale. This species is widespread in Europe, but has declined since the 1940s. In the UK, GCN are widespread and locally common, with a patchy distribution, especially in South West England, parts of Wales, and in Scotland. A requirement of the Habitats Directive of each EU member state is to ensure that European Protected Species are maintained at or restored to ‘favourable conservation status’ across their natural range. In order to better understand the conservation status of the species in England, a much better understanding is needed of the distribution and extent of the population of the species in its natural range, and the habitat available to it. This project forms part of a series of projects to produce an enhanced evidence base which can be used to inform decisions about land-use planning and determining conservation status. It is the first of a two-stage exercise to collect data to develop a model for predicting the presence of GCN. Potential applications of a predictive model could include earlier identification of areas where GCN can be ruled in or out as a concern in land-use planning decisions. Data is a sample of ponds identified in pilot survey locations. Data should subsequently not be used as a definitive indicator of total pond coverage.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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Great Crested Newts eDNA Pond Surveys for District Level Licensing (England)

Great Crested Newt eDNA and Habitat Suitability Index Survey results for Ponds surveyed for District Level Licensing. Also included for some ponds is information on water pH and temperature as well as observations of other great crested newt life stages.The eDNA surveys for great crested newts were undertaken following the methodology contained in the Technical Advice Note WC1067 (2014). Habitat suitability surveys were conducted following the Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the United Kingdom Advice Note 5 (2010). Ponds to be surveyed were identified using OS MasterMap® Topography Layer. This data is used to help build great crested species distribution models for District Level Licensing and will be updated annually with survey data generated through the monitoring of District Level Licensing compensation habitat.Additional information on the dataset and attribution can be downloaded from GCN+eDNA+Pond+Survey+DLL+2017-2019+Docs.zipFull metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk

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GS9 and GS10 Eligibility for Countryside Stewardship (England)

This is an extract of the Priority Habitat Inventory spatial dataset (that describes the geographic extent and location of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Section 41 habitats of principal importance), taken from version 2.1. Land mapped as coastal floodplain grazing marsh; purple moor grass and rush pasture and lowland meadow identified as already support breeding waders or with high potential to be restored for breeding waders have been extracted to form this eligibility layer, with ineligible habitat overlaps removed. GS9 and GS10 are management options in the Countryside Stewardship scheme, designed to maintain or restore wet grassland for breeding wading birds through provision of feeding habitat and a suitable sward structure for nesting (GS9), or to provide suitable habitat for wintering wildfowl and wading birds on wet grassland (GS10).These can be selected for Higher Tier agreements, and are available to Mid Tier agreements with approval from Natural England. This layer will be used as a simple check to illustrate to applicants where this option may be eligible. A number of data layers from different sources were geo-processed to produce this layer. The main source layer was the Priority Habitat Inventory. This was restricted to coastal floodplain grazing marsh; purple moor grass and rush pasture and lowland meadow. Also, only included contiguous blocks of land greater than 10ha. A number of habitat types were then excluded from the area: • Ancient woodland • National Forestry Inventory • PHI Deciduous woodland • PHI Lowland calcareous grassland • PHI Lowland dry acid grassland • PHI Lowland fens • PHI Lowland heathland • PHI Lowland raised bog • PHI Reedbeds • PHI Traditional orchards • PHI Upland hay meadow • FC Unmanaged woodland • NE Wood pasture and parkland. To be updated in line with updates to the underlying Priority Habitat Inventory Data.   Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.

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