Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) Sites in Wales

This datasets contains the location and abundance or presence of Great Crested Newts (Triturus cristatus) across Wales. The purpose of this data capture was to provide information on the distribution and abundance of Great Crested Newt, as it is an Annex II species listed under the EC Habitats Directive. This dataset covers the whole of Wales although the majority of records occur in Ynys Mon and on the borders of east Wales. The dataset has been subject to validation (checking for inputting errors). Records range in accuracy from 2 to 8 figure grid references. This dataset comprises of a number of surveys entered into Recorder 6 which have been packaged for dissemination onto the NBN Atlas.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS24283
Alternative Title
  • CCW - HQ Terr - All Wales Great Crested Newt Sites CCW000480000000C
  • Safleoedd y Fadfall Ddwr Gribog yng Nghymru
  • Gcnwales.wb1
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

This dataset is was collated from Quattro Pro and excel spreadsheets and inputted into Recorder 6. Some of the data may have been passed to the Herpetological Conservation Trust in Bournemouth for upload to the NBN. A collation of records from a range of sources. One record is noted for 1944. This may be an error within the dataset.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2007-01-31
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
  Various contractors -
See Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
Originator
  Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) -
Countryside Council for Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 

Extent

Extent

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


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Database ( )

    Specification

    Species data held in Recorder 6

Resource Locator
View and Download Data

World Wide Web page

 

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

This dataset is was collated from Quattro Pro and excel spreadsheets and inputted into Recorder 6. Some of the data may have been passed to the Herpetological Conservation Trust in Bournemouth for upload to the NBN. A collation of records from a range of sources. One record is noted for 1944. This may be an error within the dataset.
 

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]
  • great crested newts
  • amphibians (amphibia) (see also specific species)
  • NBN Atlas
  • rare species
  • freshwater fauna
  • triturus cristatus
  • newts (see also specific species)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2026-03-04
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Freshwater and Wetlands (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
  • Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
  • Water Quality (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 to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW There are no use restrictions on this data. Recipients may re-use, reproduce, disseminate this data free of charge in any format or medium, provided they do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright, and do not use it in a misleading context. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose, that dissemination or publishing does not result in duplication, and that it is fairly interpreted. Advice on interpretation should be sought where required. To avoid re-using old data, users should periodically obtain the latest version from the original source.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3234323833 XML
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) Sites in Wales

NRW_DS24283
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-06-26T07:36:54.083Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

pointOfContact
  Master Reference Data Team -
Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Fynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 
 

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