Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Species Data on the NBN Atlas

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) species data held on the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Atlas. This includes marine, terrestrial and freshwater species records for a variety of taxonomic groups. Data was collected to support core NRW functions including statutory and non-statutory reporting, condition monitoring and decision making. The NBN data portal is the main route for the publishing NRW species data. Details of each NRW species data can be viewed through the NBN Atlas.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS116805
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Species data is extracted from NRWs biological databases including; Recorder 6, Marine Recorder and KiEco (previously held in BioSys). The data held on the NBN Atlas is made up of a number of datasets, further information about each of these datasets can be found through the Atlas. All records are made available to the public at a resolution of 100m under an Open Government Licence (OGL), apart from those deemed environmentally sensitive, which can be made available on request via the NBN Atlas request process.
Dataset Reference Date (Creation)
2016-08-01
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2025-02-06
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Various including volunteer recorders -
c/o Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 

Extent

Extent

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


 

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword

benthic boundary layer
 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Delimited ( )

    Specification

    CSV file in DarwinCore Format

Resource Locator
View and Download ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )
 

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

Species data is extracted from NRWs biological databases including; Recorder 6, Marine Recorder and KiEco (previously held in BioSys). The data held on the NBN Atlas is made up of a number of datasets, further information about each of these datasets can be found through the Atlas. All records are made available to the public at a resolution of 100m under an Open Government Licence (OGL), apart from those deemed environmentally sensitive, which can be made available on request via the NBN Atlas request process.
 

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
  • National Biodiversity Network [NBN]
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2025-01-08
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2024-06-19
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords
  • Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (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 records set to public view. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW Records set to public view 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. Data made available via the NBN Request process may be re-used under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence and NRWs guidance on Ecological data exempt from general release.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

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

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136383035 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-03-03T16:09:57.266Z
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
 
 

Publishing Body

Access the portal