Fairy Glen Lichen Survey 2024
The NRW managed sections of Fairy Glen Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) were surveyed for lichens in 2024. 111 lichen species were recorded during the survey including the second British record of Porina atlantica. The Southern Oceanic Woodland Index (SOWI) Index score of 35 is significant in the Area of Search.
Management recommendations to maintain and enhance the lichen populations are given.
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- Spatial Reference System
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- Metadata
Identification
- Identifier
- NRW_DS161562
- Alternative Title
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- Lichen survey of NRW-managed parts of Fairy Glen Woods SSSI
- Metadata Language
- English
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Data derived from field observations and species identifications undertaken during site survey work. Records were collated and used to assess lichen assemblage quality and conservation interest.
- Dataset Reference Date (Creation)
- 2026-07-09
- Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
- 2026-09-16
Temporal Extent
- Begin date
- 2024-03-24
- End date
- 2024-04-16
- Topic category
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- Biota
Extent
Extent
- Geographic Extent
- Wales (WLS)
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Distribution
Distribution
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Unknown
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Quality
Data quality
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- 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
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This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.
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- false
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Data derived from field observations and species identifications undertaken during site survey work. Records were collated and used to assess lichen assemblage quality and conservation interest.
Keywords
Keywords
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- Theme
Citation
- Date (Publication)
- 2008-06-01
Keywords
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NRW Thesaurus
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- lichens
- SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest)
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- Theme
Citation
- Date (Publication)
- 2026-08-27
Spatial Reference System
Content
Content Information
NRW Profile
Custom Elements
Constraints
Constraints
Limitations on Public Access and Use
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Access Constraints Directive
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Access Constraints Text
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There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
Use Constraints
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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
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Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved.
Licence
- Other constraints
- Open Government Licence