Wales Wetland Survey 1977-1982

This project was a major survey of wetlands in Wales. It was a joint venture between NCC Wales HQ and CST to describe, classify and evaluate the lowland wetlands of Wales on a floristic basis. In all, around 270 wetland sites were surveyed across Wales. The dataset is comprised of sketch maps, quadrat records, proformas and a report (Ratcliffe & Hattey, 1982). In part, to inform Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) notification. This dataset is being mobilised in 2023.


Only a redacted version of this data will be available under the Open Governance Licence and available for public use. See Limitation on Public Access and Use Constraints.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS101897
Alternative Title
  • Wales Lowland Peatland Survey Sites 1977-1987.lyr
  • Fenbase
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Mapping typology (pre-NVC) developed survey. Outputs of the Wales Wetland Survey divide into three categories:

(i) up to 20 quadrat records per site,

(ii) a proforma with standard data fields, and

(iii) sketch maps of the main communities.


Anglesey survey maps are more detailed than others. Detailed and reliable surveys were carried out for Anglesey survey. Maps are subsequently more detailed than most in the 1977-1982 Wales Wetland Survey. There are 7 site packs missing SH44/02 Cors Gyfelog 1983 SH44/09 Cors Graianog 1977 SH56/19 Llyn Cororion SH61/A, B and C Cwm Nancol 1987 SH75/03 Ty'n Mynydd Res.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
1982-12-31

Temporal Extent

Begin date
1977-01-01
End date
1982-12-31
 
Topic category
  • Biota
  • Environment
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Garnett -
c/o Natural Resources Wales, Maes Y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
Originator
  Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) -
Not Provided
Not Provided
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Documents ( Unknown )

    Specification

    Original survey packs, proformas and scanned field records; tracker held in DMS

  • Database ( Unknown )

    Specification

    Fenbase Microsoft Access database

  • Geographic Information System ( Unknown )

    Specification

    GIS layer

 

Quality

Data quality

Quality Scope
Dataset
Conformity
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Explanation

This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.
Degree
false
Lineage

Mapping typology (pre-NVC) developed survey. Outputs of the Wales Wetland Survey divide into three categories:

(i) up to 20 quadrat records per site,

(ii) a proforma with standard data fields, and

(iii) sketch maps of the main communities.


Anglesey survey maps are more detailed than others. Detailed and reliable surveys were carried out for Anglesey survey. Maps are subsequently more detailed than most in the 1977-1982 Wales Wetland Survey. There are 7 site packs missing SH44/02 Cors Gyfelog 1983 SH44/09 Cors Graianog 1977 SH56/19 Llyn Cororion SH61/A, B and C Cwm Nancol 1987 SH75/03 Ty'n Mynydd Res.
 

Keywords

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • Wetland Survey
  • Newport Wetlands Reserve (see also Gwent Levels Wetlands Reserve)
  • quadrats
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2026-08-27
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

NRW Related Title

An evaluation of lowland wetland sites in North Wales, 1977-1983
NRW Related Title

Welsh lowland peatland survey
 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

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

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW Redacted data (personal data removed) may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved.
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313031383937 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-09-30T08:52:37.332Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

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

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