Investigation into the Role of the Ancient Woodland Inventory, Historical Maps and Indicator Species in Identifying Ancient Woodland in Wales (2007) (paper data)
Ymchwilio i swyddogaeth y Rhestr Coetiroedd Hynafol, mapiau hanesyddol a rhywogaethau dangosol o ran pennu coetiroedd hynafol yng Nghymru (2005)

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The results of an experimental study involving desk study, field survey and statistical analysis, which investigated whether a more robust basis for identifying ancient woodland in Wales could be developed. Dataset includes species records from 20 study sites, a provisional list of vascular plant ancient woodland indicator species for Wales, broken down by region, results of statistical tests etc. Overall aim was to investigate whether a more robust basis for identifying ancient woodland in Wales can be developed. This included a comparison of the AWI and Epoc 1 County Series OS maps in terms of the identification of possible ancient woodland and a review of the use and reliability of Ancient Woodland Indicator Species in Wales.

Identification

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Identifier
NRW_DS108883
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English
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This study was split into two methodologies desk study and field survey. Desk study: Indicator species lists currently in use to evaluate the nature conservation value and/or antiquity of woodland in Wales were collated. A comparison of the AWI and County Series OS maps was undertaken to consider reasons for omission of woodland from the AWI, quality of information, and ease of use. Field survey: Field surveys were conducted at woodland sites in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Powys and Glamorgan. Field work was undertaken at 20 study sites. A total of 81 2ha plots were sampled with at least one survey plot selected at each site to represent each of the different categories of woodland present (categories being defined according to whether the woodland appears on the AWI, Epoch 1 County Series maps or on neither of these). Survey concentrated on vascular plant species lists, additional information recorded included NVC types present, evidence of coppicing, presence of veteran trees and historic features. In addition to this statistical analysis tested for floristic differences and differences in frequency and diversity of plant species between categories of woodland.
Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2008-12-31

Temporal Extent

Begin date
2007-05-08
End date
2007-06-21
 
Categori pwnc
Topic category
  • Biota
    Biota
Perchennog
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Eco Tech Ecological Consultancy -
'Starlings', 61 Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8NW, England
http://eco-tech.co.uk/
 

Extent

Extent

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Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
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Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 
 

Distribution

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Format Type and Description
  • Documents ( )

    Specification

    [A] Data held in paper report [Ffynnon Reference DCT-12-243383]

 

Quality

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Data quality

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Dataset
Dataset
Cydymffurfiad
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.
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Lineage

This study was split into two methodologies desk study and field survey. Desk study: Indicator species lists currently in use to evaluate the nature conservation value and/or antiquity of woodland in Wales were collated. A comparison of the AWI and County Series OS maps was undertaken to consider reasons for omission of woodland from the AWI, quality of information, and ease of use. Field survey: Field surveys were conducted at woodland sites in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Powys and Glamorgan. Field work was undertaken at 20 study sites. A total of 81 2ha plots were sampled with at least one survey plot selected at each site to represent each of the different categories of woodland present (categories being defined according to whether the woodland appears on the AWI, Epoch 1 County Series maps or on neither of these). Survey concentrated on vascular plant species lists, additional information recorded included NVC types present, evidence of coppicing, presence of veteran trees and historic features. In addition to this statistical analysis tested for floristic differences and differences in frequency and diversity of plant species between categories of woodland.
 

Keywords

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Dyddiad (Cyhoeddiad)
Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
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Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • woodland monitoring (woodland surveys)
  • woodland (woodlands)
  • inventories
  • maps
  • ancient woodland (ancient trees) (veteran trees)
  • paper data
  • vascular plants
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2026-08-27
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Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

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Content Information

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NRW Profile

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NRW Related Title

Identifying ancient woodland in Wales - the role of the Ancient Woodland Inventory, historical maps and indicator species
 

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

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© CNC/NRW Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose. Attribution statement: Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved.
 
 
 

Metadata

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Metadata Language
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Metadata Date
2026-09-28T10:56:21.089Z
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Metadata Standard Version

1.0

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

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