Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)

Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the network of legally protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). RIGS are selected for their scientific, educational, historical and aesthetic features. As stated in Planning Policy Wales, Planning Authorities should protect the features and qualities for which RIGS have been designated. The impact of proposed developments will depend on the nature of the RIGS feature, so early consultation with the local RIGS group or NRW is strongly recommended.

Identifier: NRW_DS24294

Alternative Title

Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites (RIGS)
RIG Sites.lyr

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2022-03-24

Temporal Extent

Begin date: 1900-01-01

End date: 2022-03-24

Topic category

Geoscientific information

Owner

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

Owner

Association of UK Rigs Groups

GeoConservationUK, The Studios, 53 High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DE, United Kingdom

Not Provided

Originator

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

Extent

Geographic Extent: Wales (WLS)

Distribution

Format Type and Description

Geographic Information System ( )

Specification

ArcMap layerfile and Mapinfo GIS layers and digital and paper copies of forms and reports.

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

Resource Locator: Web Mapping Service ( OGC:WMS )

Resource Locator: GeoConservation UK ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

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: Data is produced on an ongoing basis for RIGS in Wales by the constituent RIGS groups.

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

geological sites
geological conservation
Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS)
coastal geomorphology

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-19

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

IPSV Subjects List

Geology

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2020-11-18

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.subjects

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords

Seascape (SMNR)
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
Management Areas (SMNR)
Geodiversity (SMNR)
Landscape (SMNR)
Geological (SMNR)
Geomorphology (SMNR)
Soil and Land (SMNR)

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-26

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords

Code: Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type: Other restrictions

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations: no limitations

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints: This dataset is owned by the Association of Welsh RIGS Groups (AWRG) and NRW. AWRG own the forms and reports - NRW may release this dataset on request, however, enquirers are advised to obtain a copy from the owner/originator directly, rather than NRW. Names and addresses of landowners are on some forms. These must not be released without the individual's permission. NRW may NOT publish or disseminate it in its entirety. NRW owns the ArcMap layerfile(s) - 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: © AWRG and NRW. AWRG owned and restricted data:- NRW does NOT grant permission to third parties to re-use or disseminate this dataset. Those seeking such permission should approach the originator directly. NRW collated spatial data:- 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

Licence

Other constraints: Open Government Licence

Metadata

File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3234323934 XML

Metadata Language: English

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2025-02-04T10:44:36.222Z

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

Full access to the portal and metadata.

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