WINS ONS Broad Habitats - Wales

This dataset shows the broad habitats of Wales based on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Broad Habitat Classification. It was created as part of the GIS for Area Statements (GISfAS) project to support land cover ecosystem accounting by providing information on current economic value and changes in land cover. GISfAS forms part of a wider suite of projects, including the State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR) and Spatial Analysis for Area Statements (SAfAS), which support the sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystem services in Wales.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS121810
Alternative Title
  • SCCAN ONS Broad Habitats - Wales
  • ONS Broad Habitats - Wales
  • GISfAS
  • GIS for Area Statements
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

The map was created using remote sensing techniques combined with knowledge of previous field classifications. Only rare habitat types were subjected to systematic verification. As a result of the methodology used, confidence in habitat classification varies between habitat types. Due to project timescales, no assessment was made of the differing levels of accuracy and certainty when translating Phase 1 habitat classes to ONS Broad Habitat classes.
Additional Information

Data Limitations The Phase 1 habitat map of Wales is based on data which are ten years old This dataset was produced for NRW under contract by Environment Systems Ltd.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2017-12-31

Temporal Extent

Begin date
2017-04-01
End date
2017-12-31
 
Topic category
  • Elevation
  • Boundaries
  • Geoscientific information
  • Biota
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
  • Planning cadastre
  • Inland waters
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
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ( Unknown )

    Specification

    ESRI feature Class

  • Delimited ( Unknown )

    Specification

    MS Excel Spreadsheet

  • Documents ( Unknown )

    Specification

    Report documents

 

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 map was created using remote sensing techniques combined with knowledge of previous field classifications. Only rare habitat types were subjected to systematic verification. As a result of the methodology used, confidence in habitat classification varies between habitat types. Due to project timescales, no assessment was made of the differing levels of accuracy and certainty when translating Phase 1 habitat classes to ONS Broad Habitat classes.
 

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
  • Area Statement
  • SoNaRR
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (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. Contains Office for National Statistics information © ONS. Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and copyright of the owners. 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. Contains Office for National Statistics information © Office for National Statistics (ONS) Crown copyright and database right.
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313231383130 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-09-30T14:20:10.831Z
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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