Marine Phase 1 Intertidal Habitat Survey

This is a dataset compiled of spatially-referenced survey data obtained from different intertidal communities (biotopes) in Wales. Maps include information on biotope location, species composition, access and photographs points. Additional information is recorded as target notes. Further site information, including site descriptions, geomorphology, uses, impacts, target notes and habitat information is held in an accompanying database Intertidal mapped data provides an integrated information resource for Local Authority structure and development plans on the coast and for the consideration of planning applications.

The maps give important regional information about habitat and biotope distribution. They are used in the production and evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments, assessment of sites as possible Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as a basis for the development of sensitivity mapping, and as a baseline for developing monitoring of intertidal features in marine Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). Sites are mapped once and therefore are a 'snapshot' in time. All data has been subject to a validation process. The data available to the public under an Open Government Licence has some information redacted. An un-redacted version can be requested and may be provided under NRW licence.

Identifier: NRW_DS24333

Alternative Title

Phase1 intertidal target notes.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Species.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Sites.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Map Species.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Map Sites Centroids.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Map Sites.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Map Photos.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Map Access Points.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal LBAP Areas.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal EUNIS L3 regions.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal EUNIS L3 points.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal EUNIS L3 Mapbiotopes.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Biotopes.LYR
Phase1 Intertidal Access points.LYR
Phase 1 Intertidal Habitat Survey.LYR
Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Biotope Mapping Survey of Wales 1996 to 2005
Ardaloedd Rhynglanw'r Mor Cam 1 Arolwg Mapio Biotopau Cymru 1996-2005
Habitats of Wales Phase 1 Intertidal Data 1996 - 2005

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: Survey methodology is based on 'Handbook for Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Biotope Mapping Survey'. Biotopes are based on the JNCC report `Marine Nature Conservation Review: marine biotope classification for Britain and Ireland. Volumes 1 and 2. Version 97.06'. Working at a scale of 1:5,000, field survey is based on using a combination of aerial photographs and Ordnance Survey (OS) maps as a template on to which the substratum and biotopes (habitat and associated biological community) are drawn. Features and other information that are not map-able are described in target notes, a site description provides general information on the whole site and further information on biotopes and species are recorded on the survey form.

The mapped outputs of this project are static datasets, however some sites have been revisited after the project is finished. The up-to-date biotope and target note maps is the product that is maintained and made available when requesting this data, metadata detailing changes can be viewed through metadata URI 114453.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2022-08-30

Temporal Extent

Begin date: 1996-04-01

End date: 2005-10-31

Topic category

Biota
Environment
Oceans

Owner

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

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

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

Originator

Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). Phase 1 Intertidal Team

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

Extent

Geographic Extent: Wales (WLS)

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword: benthic boundary layer

Distribution

Format Type and Description

Geographic Information System ( )

Specification

[A] ESRI Feature Class [B] Site information recorded on paper and stored in MS Access database (Phase1Acc2k.mdb). [C] Mapped information (biotopes, target note point, photo point, access points etc) recorded on paper and stored digitally in GIS MapInfo tables (mapbiotopes.tab, maptargetnotes.tab, mapaccesspoints.tab, mapphotos.tab, mapsites.tab, P1_sites.tab). [D] Data is held within excel spreadsheets. [E] Images stored as transparencies (both in original format and as digital jpeg images).

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

Resource Locator: Web Mapping Service ( OGC:WMS )

Resource Locator: View and Download: Species Data ( 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
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Lineage: Survey methodology is based on 'Handbook for Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Biotope Mapping Survey'. Biotopes are based on the JNCC report `Marine Nature Conservation Review: marine biotope classification for Britain and Ireland. Volumes 1 and 2. Version 97.06'. Working at a scale of 1:5,000, field survey is based on using a combination of aerial photographs and Ordnance Survey (OS) maps as a template on to which the substratum and biotopes (habitat and associated biological community) are drawn. Features and other information that are not map-able are described in target notes, a site description provides general information on the whole site and further information on biotopes and species are recorded on the survey form.

The mapped outputs of this project are static datasets, however some sites have been revisited after the project is finished. The up-to-date biotope and target note maps is the product that is maintained and made available when requesting this data, metadata detailing changes can be viewed through metadata URI 114453.

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

seashore (intertidal) (littoral) (see also beaches)
habitat mapping
biotopes
marine surveys (intertidal & subtidal surveys) (littoral survey) (sublittoral surveys) (bathymetric survey) (see also marine monitoring and MNCR)
Phase 1 Survey (Phase I)
target notes
marine (maritime)

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-19

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Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary

Habitat characterisation

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-19

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords

Climate (SMNR)
Coastal Margins (SMNR)
Ecosystem Services (SMNR)
Regulating Services (SMNR)
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
Ecosystem (SMNR)
Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
Management Areas (SMNR)
Sea and Coast (SMNR)
Marine (SMNR)

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-26

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

Code: British National Grid (EPSG::27700)

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

NRW Related Title: Marine Conservation Review. Marine biotope classification for Britain and Ireland. Volume 1. Littoral biotopes. Version 97.06

NRW Related Title: When the tide goes out : the biodiversity and conservation of the shores of Wales : results from a 10 year intertidal survey of Wales

NRW Related Title: Marine intertidal phase 1 biotope mapping survey

NRW Related Title: Handbook for marine intertidal Phase I and SSSI Habitat mapping

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type: Other restrictions

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations: no limitations

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints: Part of this dataset is also sensitive and restricted. The sensitive data is as follows; Ostrea edulis, Palinurus elephas, Sensitive data must be kept confidential; general release, is not permitted due to risk of harm to the environment or third parties. Data is released under an OGL licence where sensitive records are removed or shown only at a coarser scale.

Use Constraints

Use constraints type: Other restrictions

Other constraints: © CNC/NRW All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right 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. Recipients may only re-use sensitive data under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence and NRWs guidance on Ecological data exempt from general release. An un-redacted version can be requested and may be provided under licence.

Attribution Statement

Other constraints: Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right.

Metadata

File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-3234333333 XML

Metadata Language: English

Parent Identifier: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Species Data on the NBN Atlas
NRW_DS116805

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2024-09-10T10:10:25.829Z

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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