Saltmarsh Species

This dataset contains information on the presence and percentage cover of saltmarsh angiosperms (flowering plants) recorded at specific marine monitoring locations. The data were originally held within the Welsh abstraction of the former Environment Agency Wales BIOSYS database, which was the primary database used for storing, managing, and reporting data from freshwater and marine biological surveys across a range of taxonomic groups. The data are now managed and maintained by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).


These records represent ground-truthing data collected to support the ecological assessment of saltmarsh habitats within the transitional and coastal waters of Wales.


Welsh saltmarsh data previously held within BIOSYS are updated as new monitoring information becomes available through NRW. Saltmarsh monitoring is undertaken between June and September, with records updated following each sampling season.


The extracted dataset is a subset of the full dataset and includes only data collected and owned by Natural Resources Wales.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS116319
Alternative Title
  • AfA131 Saltmarsh Species
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

The presence and percentage cover of saltmarsh angiosperms are monitored at designated monitoring locations between June and September each year.


Data are stored within the Biological Systems (BIOSYS) database. The extracted dataset represents a subset of the full database and includes only data collected and owned by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2017-06-08

Temporal Extent

Begin date
2007-07-19
End date
2012-08-07
 
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
  Environment Agency Wales (EA Wales) -
Cambria House, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0TP, Wales
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Database ( )

    Specification

    Extracted from BIOSYS

 

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

The presence and percentage cover of saltmarsh angiosperms are monitored at designated monitoring locations between June and September each year.


Data are stored within the Biological Systems (BIOSYS) database. The extracted dataset represents a subset of the full database and includes only data collected and owned by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
 

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
  • saltmarsh ecology
  • saltmarsh (salt-marsh) (salt marsh)
  • saltmarsh vegetation
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords
  • Coastal Margins (SMNR)
  • Sea and Coast (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
  • Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2024-06-26
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

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

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

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

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

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

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136333139 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-10-01T15:02:10.687Z
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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