Geomorphological Response of Welsh Sand Dunes to Sea Level Rise over the Next 100 Years

Results of an assessment into the impact of predicted of sea level rise and climate change on Welsh dune systems over the next 100 years, with particular emphasis on Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and certain other dune sites of key nature conservation importance. The main purpose was to assess the impact of predictions of sea level rise and climate change on Welsh dune systems over the next 100 years, with particular emphasis on cSAC sites, certain Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other important nature conservation sites. The specific objectives of the study were to: - Estimate future erosion/accretion rates and evolution of the dune systems - Define the extent of sand dune habitat loss - Assess the natural and anthropogenic constraints that may limit the ability of the dune systems to readjust - Identify future management requirements and practices that will ensure the maintenance of the sand dune cSAC resource in Wales in terms of both quantity and quality

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS110018
Alternative Title
  • The Geomorphological Response of Welsh Sand Dunes to Sea Level Rise over the Next 100 Years and the Management Implications for SAC and SSSI Sites
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Data sources have included: - Literature reviews - Maps (current and historical) - Bathymetric charts (current and some historical) - Aerial photographs - Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data (for selected sites only) - Beach profile data (for selected sites only) - Field surveys (selected sites only) - Discussions with managers and stakeholders - Data analysis and prediction methods have included: - Geographical Information System (GIS) data manipulation, largely using MapInfo - Historical Trend Analysis (HTA) - Future Change Extrapolation (FCE) based on HTA results - Future prediction using the Bruun Rule - Future prediction based on Expert Geomorphological Assessment (EGA)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2005-02-28

Temporal Extent

Begin date
1960-01-31
End date
2008-12-31
 
Topic category
  • Environment
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Kenneth Pye Associates Ltd. -
Crowthorne Enterprise Centre, Crowthorne Business Estate, Old Wokingham Road, Berkshire, RG45 6AW
http://www.kpal.co.uk
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Documents ( )

    Specification

    [A] Report (pdf-format)

 

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

Data sources have included: - Literature reviews - Maps (current and historical) - Bathymetric charts (current and some historical) - Aerial photographs - Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data (for selected sites only) - Beach profile data (for selected sites only) - Field surveys (selected sites only) - Discussions with managers and stakeholders - Data analysis and prediction methods have included: - Geographical Information System (GIS) data manipulation, largely using MapInfo - Historical Trend Analysis (HTA) - Future Change Extrapolation (FCE) based on HTA results - Future prediction using the Bruun Rule - Future prediction based on Expert Geomorphological Assessment (EGA)
 

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
  • accretion
  • habitat loss
  • evolution
  • geomorphological response
  • erosion
  • sea level rise
  • accretion rates
  • Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) (see also Candidate Special Areas of Conservation cSAC)
  • erosion rates
  • SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest)
  • sand dunes (sand-dunes) (dunes) (see also specifically named dunes)
  • anthropogenic constraints
  • marine and freshwater inventory
  • management implications
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

The geomorphological response of Welsh sand dunes to sea level rise over the next 100 years and the management implications for SAC and SSSI sites
 

Constraints

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Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

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

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Other restrictions
Other constraints

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

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313130303138 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-09-28T11:45:28.722Z
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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