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| GA000189 | DASSH Data Archive Centre volunteer survey data | Marine Biological Association | Description A collection of marine life surveys collated by the Marine Life Information Network (<i>MarLIN</i>) as part of their data access program and now incoporated into the DASSH Data Archive Centre. Although this data is freely available Data ownership remains with the original data provider and permission must be saught to use this data for academic or commercial purposes. This data is released under DASSH Terms and Conditions available from www.dassh.ac.uk. Method Various Purpose Geographical Coverage UK Geographical Coverage UK Temporal Coverage Data Quality Collected by volunteers but QA'd Additional Information www.dassh.ac.uk |
| GA000426 | BRERC February 2012 | Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre | Description BRERC species records with NBN Taxon Version numbers to Nov 2006. This is a first draft version Method Purpose Geographical Coverage Avon area - Bristol, Bath & NE Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Geographical Coverage Avon area - Bristol, Bath & NE Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Temporal Coverage Data Quality All records validated and verified through BRERC Additional Information For information about the data please contact BRERC at www.brerc.org.uk |
| GA000477 | Vascular Plants Database additions since 2000 | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description This database of 1.3 million records contains the distributions of 3922 species of flowering plants and ferns. Most of these records have been collected by volunteer members of the Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI) and include those compiled into the Vascular Plant Database maintained by BSBI and the Biological Records Centre (BRC) since the publication of the New Atlas of the British and Irish flora (Preston, Pearman & Dines, 2002). This includes data from a number of sources, including Professor Good?s archive of Dorset plant records, the BSBI Local Change survey (Braithwaite et al., 2006), data from the Flora of Oxfordshire (Killick et al., 1998) and the Isle of Wight Flora (Pope et al., 2003), Bedfordshire vascular plant records from JG and CM Dony and Chris Boon, records of hybrid plants and a variety of other records. The collated data have been validated at the 10km square level by BSBI Vice-County recorders Method The records are compiled from many sources and do not conform to any one method. Nearly all will include a 10km square but quite often other information is missing. Purpose Geographical Coverage Britain & Ireland, and Isle of Man. Geographical Coverage Britain & Ireland, and Isle of Man. Temporal Coverage 1629-2006 Data Quality Records are variable in quality. Many records are detailed, with six-figure grid references and full dates, but many are not. A certain level of duplication can be expected. Experience is needed in interpretation. Additional Information Reference.<br /> PERRING, F. H. & WALTERS, S. M. (Eds.) (1962) Atlas of the British Flora, London, Thomas Nelson & Sons.<br /> PRESTON, C. D., PEARMAN, D. A. & DINES, T. D. (2002) New atlas of the British and Irish flora. Oxford University Press, Oxford |
| GA000992 | North Merseyside Flowering Plants (unverified) | Merseyside BioBank | Description This dataset comprises most of the unverified flowering plant records held my Merseyside BioBank. Note that flowering plant records included in the Merseyside BioBank Active Naturalists dataset are not duplicated here. None of the records in this dataset have yet been subjected to formal verification. Method Most of these records were provided by data-suppliers in electronic formats ? mostly spreadsheets ? which we manipulated and then imported to Recorder 6 via the import tool. Others were captured by Merseyside BioBank staff and volunteers from a variety of paper sources. Purpose Geographical Coverage These records are from all parts of North Merseyside (Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley and Liverpool). Geographical Coverage These records are from all parts of North Merseyside (Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley and Liverpool). Temporal Coverage The records were collected at various times. The majority of records are provided with full dates (DD/MM/YYYY). Data Quality Confidence in this dataset is moderate. The records in this dataset have not yet been subject to formal verification. Once they have been, those records which do not pass verification will be removed. Additional Information To protect people's privacy where full addresses have been used as location names, we replace all digits in location names with the hash character, #. This is sometimes inconvenient, but is a necessary precaution. |
| GA000619 | Vascular Plant Records of Perthshire and Angus | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description The dataset contains some 225,000 Vascular Plant Records relating to Perthshire, Angus and adjacent areas. Method A variety of methods have been deployed in capturing the data, as might be expected given its origins. The three main methods are direct observation / field records, records retrospectively extracted from literature, and records extracted from herbaria. Many of the field records relate to BSBI organised recording projects such as Change in the British Flora 1987-2004 (Braithwaite, et al, 2005), in 1987/8 and 2003/4; New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora (Preston,et al, 2002) in 1995-1999. The literature records come from a large number of SNH files and reports. Some of the records were the subject of survey whilst others were incidental (e.g. target notes and ad-hoc). Purpose Geographical Coverage The dataset primarily covers the vice-counties of West Perth, vc87, Mid-Perth, vc88, East Perth, vc89 and Angus, vc90. It includes small number of records in the adjoining vice-counties, mainly in areas close to their boundaries. The data does not represent systematic and even geographic coverage and a large proportion of records are for designated sites such as SSSIs. The majority of records are given to a six figure or better resolution. However there are progressively smaller numbers of 4 figure resolution records, records from a 5x5km square area and records with a 2 figure resolution. A limited number of records from SNH files for Ben Lawers and Caenlochan are present in the dataset. Geographical Coverage The dataset primarily covers the vice-counties of West Perth, vc87, Mid-Perth, vc88, East Perth, vc89 and Angus, vc90. It includes small number of records in the adjoining vice-counties, mainly in areas close to their boundaries. The data does not represent systematic and even geographic coverage and a large proportion of records are for designated sites such as SSSIs. The majority of records are given to a six figure or better resolution. However there are progressively smaller numbers of 4 figure resolution records, records from a 5x5km square area and records with a 2 figure resolution. A limited number of records from SNH files for Ben Lawers and Caenlochan are present in the dataset. Temporal Coverage The majority of records are from the period 1970 to 2000. A proportion has date ranges rather than precise dates, and many correspond to the date classes used in the New Atlas (e.g. 1970-1986 and 1987-1999). Data Quality The quality of the data is high given that it has either been collected professionally by SNH or its contractors or it forms part of the BSBI Vice-county Recorder's own data holding (and will therefore have been carefully verified). The entire database has been scrutinised and carefully checked by Neale Taylor, SNH and (retired) BSBI Vice-county Recorder, and has also undergone further verification and validation checks by the BSBI, BRC and the NBN. <br /><br /> There is a known issue relating to many records for designated sites which were originally given a 'site' resolution and a central six figure grid reference. These grid references have been modified to more accurately represent and encompass the entire site, generally by changing them to a lower resolution, such as four or two figures Additional Information The data is provided by SNH and the BSBI. For further information about these organisations see <a href??http://www.snh.gov.uk?>www.snh.gov.uk</a> and <a href??http://www.bsbi.org.uk>www.bsbi.org.uk</a>. For specific queries about this dataset or for help with interpreting the data please get in touch with the BSBI Scottish Officer, Jim McIntosh at j.mcintosh@rbge.ac.uk |
| GA000823 | CCW Regional Data : South East Wales Non-sensitive Species Records | South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre | Description A collation of species records (excluding sensitive records) derived from Countryside Council for Wales, South and East Region paper files. Method This dataset was created from species records extracted, computerised and collated from paper records held at CCW's Regional office files. The work was carried out under contract by SEWBReC Staff Members, Jenny Sneddon, Rebecca Johnson, Lindsay Bamforth, Alice Britt and Elaine Wright, from 2005 to 2008, as part of CCW's Data Mobilisation Project. Offices covered were Cardiff and Swanesa. <br /><br /> The material from which records were derived included the following: reports, site registers, recording cards, protected site condition assessments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 habitat surveys, other general survey work and records of casual observations. <br /><br /> Numerous biological recording techniques and survey methodologies were used in the collection of these records. Some of the records were produced by CCW staff or by qualified contractors working on CCW's behalf whilst some records have been provided by third parties, or derived from documents, surveys or datasets produced by others, but held in CCW files. Due to the nature of the files and the lack of documentation it is impossible to determine what proportion of the records within the dataset are CCW owned against third party data. Purpose Geographical Coverage Records are for the CCW's South and East Region which includes Blaenau-Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath-Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, and The Vale of Glamorgan. There are also Records from other parts of Wales. <br /><br /> Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. The majority of the records have six figure grid-references, but some of these may be from site centroids rather than actual location of the species in question. Geographical Coverage Records are for the CCW's South and East Region which includes Blaenau-Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath-Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, and The Vale of Glamorgan. There are also Records from other parts of Wales. <br /><br /> Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. The majority of the records have six figure grid-references, but some of these may be from site centroids rather than actual location of the species in question. Temporal Coverage The records are sourced from CCW's files, but some pre-date the creation of that organisation. Although most records are from after 1980, there are some from before this. The dates are in a variety of formats as befits the various methods of data capture. The majority of records date from the 1980's and 1990s, and most have a full date. Data Quality The majority of the records were created by CCW staff, or qualified contractors and are generally of a good standard. These records have not been subject to systematic verification. The computerisation of these records has been subject to validation. The spatial reference (grid reference) has been validated. Data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstance. Additional Information Additional information is available from SEWBReC (<a href??www.sewbrec.org.uk?>www.sewbrec.org.uk</a>). |
| GA000171 | Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by English Nature | Natural England | Description This dataset includes the survey data that were commissioned and collected by English Nature. Note these data complement other datasets held by JNCC and the other country agencies that used the same methodology. However, this dataset comprises those data that were paid for by EN directly. The data contributed to the MNCR programme which was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas. Method The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rational and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats Purpose Geographical Coverage This dataset relates to England. Note however that the dataset ?Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC? also includes equivalent and complementary data from England. Geographical Coverage This dataset relates to England. Note however that the dataset ?Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC? also includes equivalent and complementary data from England. Temporal Coverage The data were collected post 1992. Data Quality The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but some may still remain. Additional Information |
| MRCCW900 | Marine records from Pembrokeshire Marine Species Atlas | Countryside Council for Wales | Description An atlas of marine species for Pembrokeshire including flora and fauna, intertidal and sublittoral data, funded by the Countryside Council for Wales. <Br> It is a collation of data from various CCW and third party sources (both published and unpublished) that cover Pembrokeshire, held within 79 surveys. This is a historical collation which is not being updated. <Br><Br> The data includes all records from the Dale Fort Marine Fauna survey plus additional data from subsequent and prior surveys. Data that are included in the MNCR database have been excluded from this dataset to avoid duplication. Method Purpose Geographical Coverage Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales Geographical Coverage Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales Temporal Coverage 1899-1998. The majority of records are from 1956 onwards. Data Quality The data is historic and CCW cannot guarantee its accuracy or validity. However, those data which were collated by Dale Rostron under contract to CCW (1997) was subject to basic validation, including the checking of all positional information against appropriate maps/charts. Additional Information |
| GA000173 | Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by Scottish Natural Heritage | Scottish Natural Heritage | Description This dataset includes the survey data that were commissioned and collected by Scottish Natural Heritage. Note these data complement other datasets held by JNCC and the other country agencies that used the same methodology. However, this dataset comprises those data that were paid for by SNH directly. The data contributed to the MNCR programme which was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas. Method The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rational and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats Purpose Geographical Coverage This dataset relates to Scotland. Note however that the dataset ?Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC? also includes equivalent and complementary data from Scotland. Geographical Coverage This dataset relates to Scotland. Note however that the dataset ?Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC? also includes equivalent and complementary data from Scotland. Temporal Coverage The data were collected post 1993. Data Quality The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but some may still remain. Additional Information Colin McLeod Data Manager Knowledge & Information Management Unit Scottish Natural Heritage Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW UK email: Colin.McLeod@SNH.gov.uk Website: www.SNH.gov.uk |
| GA000742 | Plant Life of Edinburgh and the Lothians - Vascular Plant Data | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description Records from the survey for the Plant life of Edinburgh and the Lothians book, edited by P.M. Smith, R.O.D. Dixon, M.P. Cochrane, published by Edinburgh University Press (2002). The final dataset has been collated from plant lists from a total of 546 Km squares. The total number of records stands at 77,676, which are made up of 1,349 species, subspecies, hybrids and varieties. Method The data was compiled as part of the ?Plant Life of Edinburgh and the Lothians: Botany of the Lothians Digitisation Project?, which ran from c. 1981 through to its publication in Plant Life of the Lothians (2002). The Lothian Wildlife Information Centre ran the project, with inputs from BSBI and others. The compilation of the digital data was finished in 2008. The compilation of the digital data was finished in 2008. </br> Jim McIntosh of the BSBI made available text files containing information for each Km square surveyed for the project. LWIC developed a system for extracting the data from these files into excel format that could be imported to the Recorder 6 database. At the time the text files were the only electronic version of the dataset available. Subsequently Jim was able to produce lists in excel format by which time much of the data was transferred from the text files. The new data served as a useful tool to validate the work that had already done. </br> Cross referencing the lists that were now held in electronic format and the original recording cards brought to light a large number of discrepancies. A number of these issues were presented at a meeting held between LWIC, and two of the Vice County recorders involved in the original survey. It was decided that the best way forward was to cross reference every square against its original recording card. This was a considerable task and took up the majority of the time allocated to the project, but ensured that the final dataset reflected the hard work which had gone into the original surveying. Purpose Geographical Coverage Records were obtained from vice-counties 82, 83 and 84 Geographical Coverage Records were obtained from vice-counties 82, 83 and 84 Temporal Coverage Records were collected during the period: 1976-2000 Data Quality The data have been checked by BSBI vice-county recorders, with particular emphasis on species occurring in 1-9 Km squares. Further checks were undertaken at BRC in collaboration with Jim McIntosh and v.c. recorders. No such dataset is error-free, but this one has been checked in as much detail as is practically possible. Additional Information |
| GA000617 | HBIC and partners species records | Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre | Description Vascular plant and other species records to June 2009 owned and managed by the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) Partnership or held by HBIC on behalf of an individual partner organisation. Method This data has been collected mainly by professional ecologists working for HBIC and previously a number of HBIC partners. It includes records of all vascular plants recorded through Hampshire's Habitat Survey Partnership Project plus a small number of records for a range of taxonomic groups provided through various other survey programmes. Purpose Geographical Coverage The dataset covers Hampshire and the surrounding area. The majority of records in this dataset are collated with 8-figure grid references, but these grid references refer the approximate central location of sites and hence do not represent the actual location of each species occurrence. Geographical Coverage The dataset covers Hampshire and the surrounding area. The majority of records in this dataset are collated with 8-figure grid references, but these grid references refer the approximate central location of sites and hence do not represent the actual location of each species occurrence. Temporal Coverage The dataset contains records using a variety of date styles and ranges. Some are recorded by year or season but the majority of records have a full date (e.g. DD/MM/YYYY). Data Quality The majority of this dataset has been recorded by experienced field ecologists and local experts. Some records of protected or notable taxa have been verified by the relevant County Recorders but this process is ongoing. Older data have not been reassessed in light of recent taxonomic splits or aggregations. All records should therefore be checked against original sources before being used in any circumstances. For further information please contact HBIC via email: enquiries.hbic@hants.gov.uk Additional Information HBIC offers a comprehensive enquiry service, also known as Data Requests. The information that is provided is made as reader-friendly as possible, and is accompanied by explanatory notes and definitions of terminology used. More information can be found at <a href??www.hants.gov.uk/biodiversity/hbic/hbic-datarequests.htm?>www.hants.gov.uk/biodiversity/hbic/hbic-datarequests.htm</a>. |
| GA000744 | SNH Site Condition Monitoring - Vascular plants (2000-2006) | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description There are 1,455 SSSIs in Scotland of which some 150 or so are notified to protect their vascular plant interest. Site Condition Monitoring for vascular plant sites involves finding the (mainly) Nationally Scarce & Nationally Rare plant populations and making detailed records of them. The detailed records include population size, extent, regeneration, threat, habitat and environmental conditions together with a list of associated species. The first 6 year cycle began in 1998/9 and the survey work was variously undertaken by contractors, SNH Area staff and by BSBI volunteers and the BSBI Scottish Officer. John McKinnell, SNH, did much work to extract target records from some 92 of the completed SCM reports which were available to him. </br> The Dataset currently holds some 22,687 records. Virtually all have an 8 figure grid reference or better (94%) and have been made within the last ten years, and consequently the dataset is very valuable. The dataset has a number of limitations such as not all negative records were clearly recorded by surveyors and are included. The full list of limitations should be read before using the dataset for analysis or other purposes. Method Fieldwork by contractors, SNH Area staff and by BSBI volunteers and the BSBI Scottish Officer (see above) Purpose Geographical Coverage Scotland Geographical Coverage Scotland Temporal Coverage Records were collected during the period: 2000-2007 Data Quality High Additional Information |
| GA000091 | Vascular Plants Database | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description This database of 9.8 million records contains the distributions of 6669 taxa of flowering plants and ferns. Most of these records have been collected by volunteer members of the Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI) and include those gathered for the Atlas of the British Flora (Perring & Walters, 1962) and the New Atlas of the British and Irish flora (Preston, Pearman & Dines, 2002). The latter is a collation of many datasets (including those held by BSBI vice-county recorders), some included in this database in full and others as summary data; the major sources of data are outlined in the New Atlas text. The availability of data at resolutions higher than 10km square varies between sources. The collated data have been validated at the 10km square level by BSBI Vice-County recorders and the editors for those taxa mapped in the New Atlas, and were believed to provide a good representation of vascular plant distributions in Britain and Ireland at the time of publication. Records of infraspecific taxa and hybrids which were not mapped in the New Atlas have been scrutinised less closely. An update of around 900,000 records was made to the dataset in January 2007, to include the data from the BSBI Local Change survey (Braithwaite et al., 2006), data from the Flora of Oxfordshire (Killick et al., 1998) and the Isle of Wight Flora (Pope et al., 2003), records of hybrid plants and a variety of other records. Some corrections to the New Atlas dataset have also been made. Method The records are compiled from many sources and do not conform to any one method. Nearly all will include a 10km square but quite often other information is missing. Purpose Geographical Coverage Britain & Ireland, the Channel Isles and Isle of Man. Geographical Coverage Britain & Ireland, the Channel Isles and Isle of Man. Temporal Coverage 1629-2006 Data Quality Records are variable in quality. Many records are detailed, with six-figure grid references and full dates, but many are not. A certain level of duplication can be expected. Experience is needed in interpretation. Additional Information <br><br> References <br><br> BRAITHWAITE, M. E., ELLIS, R. W. & PRESTON, C. D. (2006) Change in the British Flora 1987-2004. Botanical Society of the British Isles, London. <br> KILLICK, J., PERRY, R. & WOODELL, S. (1998) The Flora of Oxfordshire. Nature Conservation Bureau, Newbury. <br> PERRING, F. H. & WALTERS, S. M. (Eds.) (1962) Atlas of the British Flora, London, Thomas Nelson & Sons. <br> POPE, C., SNOW, L. & ALLEN, D. E. (2003) The Isle of Wight Flora. Dovecote Press, Wimborne. <br> PRESTON, C. D., PEARMAN, D. A. & DINES, T. D. (2002) New atlas of the British and Irish flora. Oxford University Press, Oxford. |
| GA000743 | The Flora of Rum: Vascular plant data | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description Records for The Flora of Rum, by D.A. Pearman, C.D. Preston, G.P. Rothero and K.J. Walker (2008). Method Data were collected on two specially arranged BSBI field meetings (2003, 2004) and digitised at BRC; further data came from a wide range of herbarium, literature and manuscript sources which are outlined in the Flora. Purpose Geographical Coverage The island of Rum. Geographical Coverage The island of Rum. Temporal Coverage 1772-2008 Data Quality The data were checked for publication in the Flora. Records of numerous species were rejected for reasons discussed in the Flora; these are square-bracketed in the Flora and do not appear in this dataset. Additional Information |
| GA000090 | Standing Waters Database - Scotland | Scottish Natural Heritage | Description This dataset comprises the macrophyte records from the JNCC standing waters database. It includes 79,246 records from 3,547 locations from across England, Wales and Scotland and date from 1970 to 2000. The parent database held by SNH also holds information on invertabrates as well as the physical and chemical attributes of the individual standing waters and their respective catchments. The Scottish data, which makes up the majority of the records, were collected during the SNH Loch Survey project. Method Purpose Geographical Coverage Scotland Geographical Coverage Scotland Temporal Coverage 1970 - 2000 Data Quality Additional Information Colin McLeod Data Manager Knowledge & Information Management Unit Scottish Natural Heritage Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW UK email: Colin.McLeod@SNH.gov.uk Website: www.SNH.gov.uk |
| GA000460 | Field Notebook Records of Dr Francis Rose 1950's to 1990's | Dr Francis Rose Field Notebook Project | Description Dr Francis Rose's field notebook data holds nearly 300,000 species records covering lichens, bryophytes and vascular plants (occasional invertebrate records are included). The records are primarily in South East England where Dr Francis Rose focused his work (Sussex, Hants and Kent predominantly). However the records also cover many locations around the UK where Dr Rose recorded. The data ranges from the 1950's to the 1990's. Method Judith Church digitised the field notebooks of Dr Rose. The project was to digitise the records that are held in the notebooks, which may vary from those held elsewhere on site recording cards. Grid references were established from place names and input from Dr Rose and Local Wildlife Trusts. Data has not undergone checks with lichen, bryophyte or vascular plant experts due to the enormity of the dataset and the time limitations of those involved. Purpose Geographical Coverage This dataset covers England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. However there is a strong bias towards Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. Geographical Coverage This dataset covers England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. However there is a strong bias towards Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. Temporal Coverage These records span Dr Rose's recording career from the 1950's to the early 1990's. Data Quality These records were recorded on an adhoc basis since the 1950s and should not be regarded as having comprehensive geographic or taxonomic coverage. The handwriting and abbreviations used by Dr Rose are difficult to decipher and every effort has been made to make an accurate record of his notebook records. With this in mind data should therefore be checked against original sources(held at the National Museum of Wales ? contact Dr Tim Rich) before use in contentious circumstances?. Additional Information There are named sites that have no grid references for which data exists. This information can be viewed at www.sxbrc.org.uk/francisrose. The original field notebooks of Dr Rose are held at the National Museum of Wales. |
| GA000436 | Vascular Plant Records for Scottish Vice-counties | Botanical Society of the British Isles | Description This database of some 356,000 records relates to c2500 taxa of flowering plants and ferns within 15 Scottish vice-counties. Most of these records have been collected by volunteer members of the Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI). The collated data have been validated by BSBI Vice-County recorders and the Biological Records Centre. The data was computerised over the period 2005-2009 by a project managed by the BSBI Scottish Officer Jim McIntosh and funded by Scottish Natural Heritage and The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Method Most records are from direct observation in the field. Data were validated and verified using computer checks and through checks performed by the BSBI vice-county recorders. A few records relate to herbarium specimens or have been extracted from literature. Purpose Geographical Coverage The dataset holds data for 14 vice-counties in Scotland:- vc78 - Peebles.* vc79 - Selkirks.* vc80 - Roxburghs.* vc83 - Midlothian * vc84 - West Lothian vc91 - Kincardines.* vc95 - Moray vc96 - Easterness * vc97 - Westerness vc99 - Dunbartons. vc101 - Clyde Isles (Arran & Bute) vc103 - Mid Ebudes (Mull, Tiree & Coll) vc104 - North Ebudes (Skye) and vc106 - East Ross. Asterisked datasets mainly include data on local and national species of conservation concern. Others contain both common and rarer species. Only the vc84 dataset provides systematically comprehensive geographic coverage within that vice-county, though the data held for vc103 is a major contribution towards a full vc survey. Within vc97 that dataset relates to Ardnamurchan and adjacent areas of Movern. Geographical Coverage The dataset holds data for 14 vice-counties in Scotland:- vc78 - Peebles.* vc79 - Selkirks.* vc80 - Roxburghs.* vc83 - Midlothian * vc84 - West Lothian vc91 - Kincardines.* vc95 - Moray vc96 - Easterness * vc97 - Westerness vc99 - Dunbartons. vc101 - Clyde Isles (Arran & Bute) vc103 - Mid Ebudes (Mull, Tiree & Coll) vc104 - North Ebudes (Skye) and vc106 - East Ross. Asterisked datasets mainly include data on local and national species of conservation concern. Others contain both common and rarer species. Only the vc84 dataset provides systematically comprehensive geographic coverage within that vice-county, though the data held for vc103 is a major contribution towards a full vc survey. Within vc97 that dataset relates to Ardnamurchan and adjacent areas of Movern. Temporal Coverage The records in the dataset span a wide range of dates from 1715-2008. However the majority of these relate to the past two decades. Data Quality The quality of the data is of the highest order as the records form part of the BSBI Vice-county Recorders' own dataholdings. It has been computerised by BSBI Recorders for BSBI Recorders and computerised records have been checked against the original paperwork by the Recorder themselves. The datasets all aim to provide more or less complete taxonomic coverage with the exception of vc80 and vc96 which include records of locally or nationally rare or scarce taxa only. (ie there are few records of common taxa). Some of the older (pre 1990) data may not have been reassessed in light of recent taxonomic splits or aggregations. Data should therefore be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstances. Additional Information |
| GA000747 | CCW Regional Data: North Wales | Cofnod (North Wales Environmental Information Service) | Description A collation of records derived from Countryside Council for Wales North Region paper files. Method This dataset was created from species records extracted, computerised and collated from paper records held at CCW's Regional office files. </br> The work was carried out by Cofnod Staff Members, between 2007 and 2010, as part of CCW's Data Mobilisation Project. Offices covered were Dolgellau, Bangor and Mold. </br> The material from which records were derived included the following: reports, site registers, recording cards, protected site condition assessments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 habitat surveys, other general survey work and records of casual observations. </br> Numerous biological recording techniques and survey methodologies were used in the collection of these records. </br> Some of the records were produced by CCW staff or by qualified contractors working on CCW's behalf whilst some records have been provided by third parties, or derived from documents, surveys or datasets produced by others, but held in CCW files. Wherever third party records could be readily and practically identified, they have been removed from this dataset (unless Cofnod has permission from the copyright holder to include them). Purpose Geographical Coverage Records are primarily for the CCW's North Region which includes the following Local Authority areas: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. However there are some records for other areas. </br> Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. </br> The majority of the records have grid references of at least 100m accuracy (6 figure), however some of these may be derived from site centroids rather than refer to the actual location of the species. Geographical Coverage Records are primarily for the CCW's North Region which includes the following Local Authority areas: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. However there are some records for other areas. </br> Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. </br> The majority of the records have grid references of at least 100m accuracy (6 figure), however some of these may be derived from site centroids rather than refer to the actual location of the species. Temporal Coverage Most records are from 1980 onwards but some are considerably older. Although the records are sourced from CCW's files, many pre-date the creation of that organisation in 1991. The dates are in a variety of formats as befits the various methods of data capture. Data Quality The majority of the records were originally created by CCW staff or qualified contractors. They have been entered onto computer by trained Cofnod staff using a custom Data Entry System which uses standard lists where possible to ensure consistent terminology. Randomised Quality Assurance checks have been carried out on the data. All records have been screened using a validation tool which checks that all records have valid dates, species names and grid references. These records will be subject to systematic verification by relevant local experts over time, and are labelled accordingly (within an additional Attribute field). Individual records have a default verification level of 'Unassessed' until they have been looked at by a Verifier, after which they may be re-labelled as 'Unconfirmed' or 'Considered Correct'. Records identified by Verifiers as 'Known/Probably Incorrect' will be removed from the NBN Gateway. Further details are given within relevant Cofnod policies. Data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstances. Additional Information Additional information is available from Cofnod (<a href??http://www.cofnod.org.uk?>www.cofnod.org.uk</a>). |
| GA000197 | Marine Data from Northern Ireland | Centre for Environmental Data and Recording | Description Marine data from Northern Ireland Method Purpose Geographical Coverage Geographical Coverage Temporal Coverage Data Quality Additional Information |
| GA000194 | Seasearch Marine Surveys | Marine Conservation Society | Description This dataset consists of habitat and species records made by volunteer scuba divers. The data from 1978-1987 comprises sub-littoral surveys carried out by members of the Marine Conservation Society. The data from 1988-2000 comprises data using the initial Seasearch methodology by members of the Marine Conservation Society and associated organisations, including Sussex Seasearch. The data from 2001 onwards has been collected using the revised Seasearch methodology which has two main levels of detail. The Observation Form level provides a single sample containing habitat and species data from each site. The Survey Form level provides multiple habitat and species lists. This data has been collected from dives organised by the Marine Conservation Society, County Wildlife Trusts, Sussex Seasearch, dive clubs and individuals. Data has been entered by MCS and partner organisations and is freely available. Method Data is obtained from visual observations by divers. Most participating recorders have been through a training process and some are professional marine biologists. Records are validated before entry into Marine Recorder. Purpose Geographical Coverage Whole of the UK. Limited records from Eire, Isle of Man and Channel Islands Geographical Coverage Whole of the UK. Limited records from Eire, Isle of Man and Channel Islands Temporal Coverage 1978 to present time Data Quality Data is provided by volunteers who have a wide range of species knowledge. Most have been through a training programme. Records are validated before entry into Marine Recorder. Additional Information All data is held in marine Recorder both centrally and at a local level. Additional functionality is available in Marine Recorder, particularly as far as survey and habitat data are concerned. Users wishing to access the fuller data should email info@seasearch.org.uk in the first instance. |
| GA000947 | Marine data from Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) Technical Support (Research & Monitoring) Contracts, Wales | Countryside Council for Wales | Description This dataset is comprised of marine benthic surveys created by Countryside Council for Wales technical support (research and monitoring) contracts since 1993. </br> The surveys focus on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal, inshore (typically within 3nm) and subtidal areas. These surveys include the capture of many species records. Only the species records are available on the NBN Gateway. </br> Some of the surveys were originally stored in the MNCR (Marine Nature Conservation Review)database created by JNCC but then transfered to CCW. (However, none were carried out as part of JNCC's MNCR officical survey programme). Original copies of all the surveys are now held in CCW's Marine Recorder database. Method The contract surveys were collected according to different methodologies. These include methods described in the MNCR Rational and methods report (Hiscock 1996) and CCW marine monitoring techniques described in CCW Contract Science Report No: 380 (Sanderson et al, 2001) </br> Please see survey metadata for specific methodologies. Purpose Geographical Coverage All Wales Geographical Coverage All Wales Temporal Coverage From 1993 onwards Data Quality High Additional Information |
| GA001055 | Lincolnshire Vascular Plants (north) | Lincolnshire Biodiversity Partnership | Description County dataset provided by the Lincolnshire Naturalists Union. Method Records were collected during LNU field meetings and other surveys by experienced amateur naturalists. A range of survey methods were used, including casual observations and sampling for aquatic species. The records were collated from field notebooks and other sources. Purpose Geographical Coverage The dataset covers North Lincolnshire VC54 (part of Lincolnshire county, North Lincolnshire UA and North East Lincolnshire UA), and includes data for several nationally and locally important sites, including SSSIs, National Nature Reserves and Local Nature Reserves Geographical Coverage The dataset covers North Lincolnshire VC54 (part of Lincolnshire county, North Lincolnshire UA and North East Lincolnshire UA), and includes data for several nationally and locally important sites, including SSSIs, National Nature Reserves and Local Nature Reserves Temporal Coverage From 2000 until now Data Quality There is a high level of confidence in the data. Records were made by experienced field naturalists with high levels of identification skills, and voucher specimens were taken for verification where necessary. Prior to entry into LERC?s database, all records are subject to validation and verification. These data should not be regarded as having comprehensive geographic or temporal coverage, and users should check that the geographic precision and accuracy is fit for their intended use Additional Information |
| GA000079 | EHS Species Datasets | Northern Ireland Environment Agency | Description This dataset contains the species data collated by the Environment and Heritage Service (NI). It includes freshwater crayfish records, the fen survey for plants, the Northern Ireland lakes survey the Lancaster University Coastal Grassland Survey, data collected by the EHS habitats survey team and the rivers survey data. Method Purpose Geographical Coverage Geographical Coverage Temporal Coverage Data Quality Additional Information |
| GA000944 | Marine Intertidal Phase 1 species dataset from the Countryside Council for Wales 1996-2005 | Countryside Council for Wales | Description This datasets contains species recorded as part of CCW's Phase 1 Intertidal habitat mapping survey. The Intertidal mapping took place between 1996 and 2005. All work was carried out by an in-house survey team. Method Species were recorded in one of three ways:- in target notes, in species lists for certain (mainly specialised and nationally important) biotopes found on a site, or in species lists for the whole site and therefore precision is variable. Purpose Geographical Coverage All Wales Geographical Coverage All Wales Temporal Coverage 1996 -2005 Data Quality High Additional Information |
| GA000984 | CCW Regional Data : Mid-Wales | Biodiversity Information Service for Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park | Description All records collated from species records mobilised from Countryside Council for Wales regional files, held at Newtown, Abergavenny and Llandrindod Wells offices. Method This dataset was created from species records extracted, computerised and collated from paper records held at CCW's Regional office files covering the Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park area. </br> The work was carried out under contract by ten BIS staff members within the CCW offices between 2003 and 2009, as part of CCW?s Data Mobilisation Project. However, coverage was not complete, as follows:- Newtown: completed 10Km square files and partial completed SSSI files, Llandrindod Wells: General files complete. All SSSI files complete Abergavenny: 10km square files complete. SSSI complete. SAC and NNR files not completed Records were entered into Recorder 2002 or Recorder 6 databases. </br> The material from which records were derived included the following: reports, site registers, recording cards, protected site condition assessments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 habitat surveys, other general survey work and records of casual observations. </br> Numerous biological recording techniques and survey methodologies were used in the collection of these records. </br> Some of the records were produced by CCW staff or by qualified contractors working on CCW's behalf whilst some records have been provided by third parties, or derived from documents, surveys or datasets produced by others, but held in CCW files. Due to the nature of the files and the lack of documentation it has not been possible to determine what proportion of the records within the dataset are CCW owned against third party data. Data also includes species records from CCW Phase 1 target notes for Breconshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire digitised within BIS offices, not under contract. Purpose Geographical Coverage The majority of records are from Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park or within a 5km buffer. Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. </br> The grid references entered will be at resolution of original record and could be 2 or 4 figures, however, the majority of the records have 6 figure grid-references. Some grid references may be from site centroids rather than actual location of the species in question or may have been estimated from map. Geographical Coverage The majority of records are from Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park or within a 5km buffer. Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. </br> The grid references entered will be at resolution of original record and could be 2 or 4 figures, however, the majority of the records have 6 figure grid-references. Some grid references may be from site centroids rather than actual location of the species in question or may have been estimated from map. Temporal Coverage 1698 - 27 August 2009 </br> Most records are from after 1960, however, there are some from before this date. The majority of records are from the 1970's to 1990s with some post 2000. </br> The dates are in a variety of formats as befits the various methods of data capture. Most have a full date. </br> The records are sourced from CCW's files, but some pre-date the creation of that organisation in 1991 Data Quality The majority of the records were created by CCW staff, qualified contractors or other trusted sources and are generally of a good standard. </br> There has been partial verification for plants, bryophytes, dragonflies and moths. Many of these records have not been subject to systematic external verification. </br> The computerisation of these records has been subject to validation. The Recorder database automatically validates issues such as date format, correct species name spelling etc on entry. The spatial reference (grid reference) has been validated against GIS, to check that it matches location name and is within designated site boundary (if appropriate). Outliers have been removed. Many records have been checked against BIS's main database to avoid duplication. </br> Data operators were trained by BIS, had biological/ecological backgrounds and had access to CCW staff for checking queries. They also checked their own entries for accuracy. </br> Data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstance. Additional Information Additional information is available from BIS <a href??www.b-i-s.org?>www.b-i-s.org</a> |
| GA000190 | Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC | Joint Nature Conservation Committee | Description This dataset includes the survey data that were collected during the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) between 1987 and 1998, together with data from surveys commissioned by the Nature Conservancy Council in the 1970s and 1980s and data collected subsequently by JNCC. The MNCR was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas. Method The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rationale and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats. Purpose Geographical Coverage This dataset relates to Great Britain. Note that other equivalent datasets exist which include data which JNCC are not responsible for. These have additional coverage for Great Britain and equivalent data for Ireland. Geographical Coverage This dataset relates to Great Britain. Note that other equivalent datasets exist which include data which JNCC are not responsible for. These have additional coverage for Great Britain and equivalent data for Ireland. Temporal Coverage The bulk of the data were collected during the 1980s and 1990s, but some data are from the 1970s or earlier. Data Quality The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but owing to the size of the dataset some may still remain. Additional Information |
| GA000810 | Marine flora and fauna records from the North-east Atlantic | Porcupine Marine Natural History Society | Description Marine littoral and sublittoral records of flora and fauna from the North-east Atlantic Method Purpose Geographical Coverage Geographical Coverage Temporal Coverage Data Quality Data are only submitted directly by experts in their particular taxa giving 100% confidence in their quality. Older data have not been reassessed in light of recent revisions in taxonomy. Additional Information |
| GA000526 | DASSH Data Archive Centre volunteer sightings records | Marine Biological Association | Description This dataset consists of casual observations reported by members of the public Method Casual observations and recreational activities e.g rockpooling on the shore, on the sea and underwater. Purpose Geographical Coverage This data set aggregates records from the coast and seas around the UK and Ireland with some estuarine sightings. Geographical Coverage This data set aggregates records from the coast and seas around the UK and Ireland with some estuarine sightings. Temporal Coverage Data Quality Data is collected by volunteers and members of the public. All records are validated and locations plotted. Some locations are estimated from descriptions and the granularity of the observation is variable. Rare species or species outside their range are verified by experts with photographs or specimens. Species within their range and expected habitat are assumed to be correct. Additional Information |
| GA000525 | DASSH Data Archive Centre academic surveys | Marine Biological Association | Description A collection of marine biological survey data collated from literature. Method Various please refer to individual survey metadata for methods. Purpose Geographical Coverage UK and Ireland Geographical Coverage UK and Ireland Temporal Coverage Data Quality Data has been QA'd. For some surveys only selected species have been entered from the dataset. Additional Information <a href??http://www.dassh.ac.uk?>www.dassh.ac.uk</a> |
| GA000623 | Suffolk Biological Records Centre (SBRC) dataset | Suffolk Biological Records Centre | Description All species records from the SBRC Recorder Database Method Records collated from a wide variety of sources, all validated through SBRC Purpose Geographical Coverage The dataset contains records of observations made within the county boundary of Suffolk Geographical Coverage The dataset contains records of observations made within the county boundary of Suffolk Temporal Coverage Includes some historical data going back to the 18th century. The vast majority of records are post 1980. Data Quality Coverage varies according to taxonomic group. Coverage is good for flora, mammals, molluscs, and some insect groups (e.g. dragonflies). All records have been passed through SBRC validation procedures. See <a href??http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/policies.htm?>http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/policies.htm</a> for further details on validation and verification processes Additional Information Details of products and services are vailable at <a href??http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/?>http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/ </a> |
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This includes data from a number of sources, including Professor Good?s archive of Dorset plant records, the BSBI Local Change survey (Braithwaite et al., 2006), data from the Flora of Oxfordshire (Killick et al., 1998) and the Isle of Wight Flora (Pope et al., 2003), Bedfordshire vascular plant records from JG and CM Dony and Chris Boon, records of hybrid plants and a variety of other records. The collated data have been validated at the 10km square level by BSBI Vice-County recorders ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The records are compiled from many sources and do not conform to any one method. 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Oxford University Press, Oxford]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Access is normally set to 10km resolution, which is how the information was collected and displayed in the New Atlas. Finer levels of resolution are not normally allowed, in order to prevent users creating their own databases, adversely affecting the BSBI's ability to produce definitive maps. Legitimate researchers and those with comprehensive data exchange agreements with the BSBI are permitted full access. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000992"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[North Merseyside Flowering Plants (unverified)]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Merseyside BioBank]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset comprises most of the unverified flowering plant records held my Merseyside BioBank. 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The original providers of the records are not under any legal obligation to supply the information to the public through the NBN Gateway and have not consented to its wider release. Wider release could adversely affect the free flow of volunteered information from third parties for use by those that need to know for land use planning and conservation. Wider release could adversely affect financial support required to sustain the administration of volunteered recording activities, the collation of volunteered wildlife records and their continued management. The information may be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations (see <a href??www.merseysidebiobank.org.uk?>www.merseysidebiobank.org.uk</a>).]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000619"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Vascular Plant Records of Perthshire and Angus]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Botanical Society of the British Isles]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ The dataset contains some 225,000 Vascular Plant Records relating to Perthshire, Angus and adjacent areas.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ A variety of methods have been deployed in capturing the data, as might be expected given its origins. The three main methods are direct observation / field records, records retrospectively extracted from literature, and records extracted from herbaria. Many of the field records relate to BSBI organised recording projects such as Change in the British Flora 1987-2004 (Braithwaite, et al, 2005), in 1987/8 and 2003/4; New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora (Preston,et al, 2002) in 1995-1999. The literature records come from a large number of SNH files and reports. Some of the records were the subject of survey whilst others were incidental (e.g. target notes and ad-hoc).]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ The data has been captured from two primary sources: Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI). The SNH records come from a systematic extraction and compilation of vascular plant records in designated site files and survey reports held in their Battleby Office, which covers Tayside and Clackmannan. The BSBI records are the BSBI Vice-county Recorder's data holding for West Perthshire, vc87. This combined dataset was given to the BSBI Scottish Officer for processing and uploading via the British Recording Centre (BRC) to the NBN Gateway.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The dataset primarily covers the vice-counties of West Perth, vc87, Mid-Perth, vc88, East Perth, vc89 and Angus, vc90. It includes small number of records in the adjoining vice-counties, mainly in areas close to their boundaries. The data does not represent systematic and even geographic coverage and a large proportion of records are for designated sites such as SSSIs. The majority of records are given to a six figure or better resolution. However there are progressively smaller numbers of 4 figure resolution records, records from a 5x5km square area and records with a 2 figure resolution. A limited number of records from SNH files for Ben Lawers and Caenlochan are present in the dataset.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The majority of records are from the period 1970 to 2000. A proportion has date ranges rather than precise dates, and many correspond to the date classes used in the New Atlas (e.g. 1970-1986 and 1987-1999).]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The quality of the data is high given that it has either been collected professionally by SNH or its contractors or it forms part of the BSBI Vice-county Recorder's own data holding (and will therefore have been carefully verified). The entire database has been scrutinised and carefully checked by Neale Taylor, SNH and (retired) BSBI Vice-county Recorder, and has also undergone further verification and validation checks by the BSBI, BRC and the NBN. <br /><br /> There is a known issue relating to many records for designated sites which were originally given a 'site' resolution and a central six figure grid reference. These grid references have been modified to more accurately represent and encompass the entire site, generally by changing them to a lower resolution, such as four or two figures ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ The data is provided by SNH and the BSBI. For further information about these organisations see <a href??http://www.snh.gov.uk?>www.snh.gov.uk</a> and <a href??http://www.bsbi.org.uk>www.bsbi.org.uk</a>. For specific queries about this dataset or for help with interpreting the data please get in touch with the BSBI Scottish Officer, Jim McIntosh at j.mcintosh@rbge.ac.uk]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Full public access if given to this dataset except for confidential records. Confidential data is not be fully available to the public for the following reason Environmental harm: Some of the information held within this dataset relates to species that are vulnerable to human disturbance or prejudice. These species are <i>Polygonatum verticillatum</i>, <i>Woodsia alpina</i>, <i>Woodsia ilvensis</i>, <i>Erigeron borealis</i>, <i>Gentiana nivalis</i>, <i>Homogyne alpina</i>, <i>Astragalus alpinus</i>,<i>Lychnis alpina</i> and <i>Asplenium septentrionale</i>. This sensitive information may be made available under licence to specific organisations and individuals that need to know to avoid harm to the environment.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000823"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[CCW Regional Data : South East Wales Non-sensitive Species Records]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ A collation of species records (excluding sensitive records) derived from Countryside Council for Wales, South and East Region paper files.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ This dataset was created from species records extracted, computerised and collated from paper records held at CCW's Regional office files. The work was carried out under contract by SEWBReC Staff Members, Jenny Sneddon, Rebecca Johnson, Lindsay Bamforth, Alice Britt and Elaine Wright, from 2005 to 2008, as part of CCW's Data Mobilisation Project. Offices covered were Cardiff and Swanesa. <br /><br /> The material from which records were derived included the following: reports, site registers, recording cards, protected site condition assessments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 habitat surveys, other general survey work and records of casual observations. <br /><br /> Numerous biological recording techniques and survey methodologies were used in the collection of these records. Some of the records were produced by CCW staff or by qualified contractors working on CCW's behalf whilst some records have been provided by third parties, or derived from documents, surveys or datasets produced by others, but held in CCW files. Due to the nature of the files and the lack of documentation it is impossible to determine what proportion of the records within the dataset are CCW owned against third party data.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ To mobilise a valuable data resource in order to provide baseline data to inform conservation work, research, site management and decision-making within CCW and externally.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Records are for the CCW's South and East Region which includes Blaenau-Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath-Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, and The Vale of Glamorgan. There are also Records from other parts of Wales. <br /><br /> Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. The majority of the records have six figure grid-references, but some of these may be from site centroids rather than actual location of the species in question. ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The records are sourced from CCW's files, but some pre-date the creation of that organisation. Although most records are from after 1980, there are some from before this. The dates are in a variety of formats as befits the various methods of data capture. The majority of records date from the 1980's and 1990s, and most have a full date. ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The majority of the records were created by CCW staff, or qualified contractors and are generally of a good standard. These records have not been subject to systematic verification. The computerisation of these records has been subject to validation. The spatial reference (grid reference) has been validated. Data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstance. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ Additional information is available from SEWBReC (<a href??www.sewbrec.org.uk?>www.sewbrec.org.uk</a>). ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ CCW is legally obliged to give public access to the data and information which it holds unless specific legal exceptions apply, for example, if the data is personal or if release of the data would result in environmental harm. This dataset does not contain any sensitive species. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ? CCGC/CCW 2010 and third party recorders <br /><br /> The Intellectual Property Rights (including copyright and database rights) to the collation and all records created by CCW staff or contractors are owned by CCW. Where individual records were created by a third party, the copyright to that record rests with the original recorder/surveyor. <br /><br /> You may reproduce non-sensitive data free of charge for non-commercial and internal business purposes in any format or medium, provided that you do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and CCW's copyright, and do not use it in a misleading context. To avoid using old information, we recommend that you obtain the latest version from the NBN Gateway. ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000171"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by English Nature]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Natural England]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset includes the survey data that were commissioned and collected by English Nature. Note these data complement other datasets held by JNCC and the other country agencies that used the same methodology. However, this dataset comprises those data that were paid for by EN directly. The data contributed to the MNCR programme which was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rational and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ This dataset relates to England. Note however that the dataset ?Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC? also includes equivalent and complementary data from England. ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The data were collected post 1992.]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but some may still remain. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no access constraints to this dataset. All data are fully publicly available. Note that access has not been granted to data flagged as sensitive but currently there are no data within this dataset flagged in this way.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no constraints on how these data may be used other than those covered by the standard Gateway Terms and Conditions.]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="MRCCW900"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine records from Pembrokeshire Marine Species Atlas]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Countryside Council for Wales]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ An atlas of marine species for Pembrokeshire including flora and fauna, intertidal and sublittoral data, funded by the Countryside Council for Wales. <Br> It is a collation of data from various CCW and third party sources (both published and unpublished) that cover Pembrokeshire, held within 79 surveys. This is a historical collation which is not being updated. <Br><Br> The data includes all records from the Dale Fort Marine Fauna survey plus additional data from subsequent and prior surveys. Data that are included in the MNCR database have been excluded from this dataset to avoid duplication. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1899-1998. The majority of records are from 1956 onwards.]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The data is historic and CCW cannot guarantee its accuracy or validity. However, those data which were collated by Dale Rostron under contract to CCW (1997) was subject to basic validation, including the checking of all positional information against appropriate maps/charts.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ CCW is legally obliged to give public access to the data and information which it holds unless specific legal exceptions apply, for example, if the data is personal or if release of the data would result in environmental harm. <Br><Br> This dataset contains some sensitive species for which detailed location data is restricted. These include:- <Br> <li>King Scallop <i>Pecten maximus</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Queen Scallop <i>Aequipecten opercularis</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Native Oyster <i>Ostrea edulis</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Crayfish <i>Palinurus elephas</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Seahorse <i>Hippocampus guttulatus</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Short snouted seahorse <i>Hippocampus hippocampus</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Grey seal <i>Halichoerus grypus</i> (below 5km square) </li> <li>All cetaceans <i>Phocoena phocoena</i> (below 10km square) </li> <li>Oyster bed habitat IMX.Ost (biotope code) (below 20km square)]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ? CCGC/CCW and third party recorders 1998 <Br><Br> All intellectual property rights (including copyrights and database rights) to the collation are owned by CCW. All IPRs to the component records rests with the originator. The majority of the data within this dataset is owned by third parties, who have not granted permission to re-use the data. <br /><br /> You may reproduce this dataset free of charge for non-commercial and internal business purposes in any format or medium, provided that you do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and CCW's and the originators copyright, and do not use it in a misleading context. To avoid using old information, we recommend that you obtain the latest version from the original source.<br /><br /> ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000173"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by Scottish Natural Heritage]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Scottish Natural Heritage]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset includes the survey data that were commissioned and collected by Scottish Natural Heritage. Note these data complement other datasets held by JNCC and the other country agencies that used the same methodology. However, this dataset comprises those data that were paid for by SNH directly. The data contributed to the MNCR programme which was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rational and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ This dataset relates to Scotland. Note however that the dataset ?Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC? also includes equivalent and complementary data from Scotland. ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The data were collected post 1993.]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but some may still remain. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ Colin McLeod Data Manager Knowledge & Information Management Unit Scottish Natural Heritage Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW UK email: Colin.McLeod@SNH.gov.uk Website: www.SNH.gov.uk]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no access constraints to this dataset. All data are fully publicly available.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no constraints on how these data may be used other than those covered by the standard Gateway Terms and Conditions. ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000742"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Plant Life of Edinburgh and the Lothians - Vascular Plant Data]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Botanical Society of the British Isles]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ Records from the survey for the Plant life of Edinburgh and the Lothians book, edited by P.M. Smith, R.O.D. Dixon, M.P. Cochrane, published by Edinburgh University Press (2002). The final dataset has been collated from plant lists from a total of 546 Km squares. The total number of records stands at 77,676, which are made up of 1,349 species, subspecies, hybrids and varieties.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The data was compiled as part of the ?Plant Life of Edinburgh and the Lothians: Botany of the Lothians Digitisation Project?, which ran from c. 1981 through to its publication in Plant Life of the Lothians (2002). The Lothian Wildlife Information Centre ran the project, with inputs from BSBI and others. The compilation of the digital data was finished in 2008. The compilation of the digital data was finished in 2008. </br> Jim McIntosh of the BSBI made available text files containing information for each Km square surveyed for the project. LWIC developed a system for extracting the data from these files into excel format that could be imported to the Recorder 6 database. At the time the text files were the only electronic version of the dataset available. Subsequently Jim was able to produce lists in excel format by which time much of the data was transferred from the text files. The new data served as a useful tool to validate the work that had already done. </br> Cross referencing the lists that were now held in electronic format and the original recording cards brought to light a large number of discrepancies. A number of these issues were presented at a meeting held between LWIC, and two of the Vice County recorders involved in the original survey. It was decided that the best way forward was to cross reference every square against its original recording card. This was a considerable task and took up the majority of the time allocated to the project, but ensured that the final dataset reflected the hard work which had gone into the original surveying. ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Records were obtained from vice-counties 82, 83 and 84]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ Records were collected during the period: 1976-2000]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The data have been checked by BSBI vice-county recorders, with particular emphasis on species occurring in 1-9 Km squares. Further checks were undertaken at BRC in collaboration with Jim McIntosh and v.c. recorders. No such dataset is error-free, but this one has been checked in as much detail as is practically possible. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ None (there are no sensitive records in this dataset.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000617"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[HBIC and partners species records]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ Vascular plant and other species records to June 2009 owned and managed by the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) Partnership or held by HBIC on behalf of an individual partner organisation.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ This data has been collected mainly by professional ecologists working for HBIC and previously a number of HBIC partners. It includes records of all vascular plants recorded through Hampshire's Habitat Survey Partnership Project plus a small number of records for a range of taxonomic groups provided through various other survey programmes.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Most of the records were collected as part of the ongoing surveying and monitoring of Hampshire's habitats carried out by field ecologists based at HBIC and it's predecessors for the purposes of development control, land management planning and the monitoring of wildlife sites. This is part of a survey programme which has been running in Hampshire since the late 1970's.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The dataset covers Hampshire and the surrounding area. The majority of records in this dataset are collated with 8-figure grid references, but these grid references refer the approximate central location of sites and hence do not represent the actual location of each species occurrence.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The dataset contains records using a variety of date styles and ranges. Some are recorded by year or season but the majority of records have a full date (e.g. DD/MM/YYYY).]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The majority of this dataset has been recorded by experienced field ecologists and local experts. Some records of protected or notable taxa have been verified by the relevant County Recorders but this process is ongoing. Older data have not been reassessed in light of recent taxonomic splits or aggregations. All records should therefore be checked against original sources before being used in any circumstances. For further information please contact HBIC via email: enquiries.hbic@hants.gov.uk]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ HBIC offers a comprehensive enquiry service, also known as Data Requests. The information that is provided is made as reader-friendly as possible, and is accompanied by explanatory notes and definitions of terminology used. More information can be found at <a href??www.hants.gov.uk/biodiversity/hbic/hbic-datarequests.htm?>www.hants.gov.uk/biodiversity/hbic/hbic-datarequests.htm</a>.]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Access to this dataset is restricted for the following reason. Disclosure of this information at full resolution would adversely affect the interests of the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) and its partners. HBIC is not under any legal obligation to supply the information to the public through the NBN Gateway and has not consented to its wider release because either: <br /><br /> a) Wider release may adversely affect the free flow of volunteered information from HBIC's partners and third parties <br /><br /> b) Wider release may adversely affect financial support required to sustain the ongoing recording of species and habitat data, the support of partnership recording activities, or the collation and management of these records.<br /><br /> Access to records in this dataset may be made available through HBIC's Data Request service or under licence to approved individuals and organisations through a Data Supply Agreement. You may be required to either pay a one-off service charge or enter into a longer term funding arrangement with the data provider. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000744"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[SNH Site Condition Monitoring - Vascular plants (2000-2006)]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Botanical Society of the British Isles]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ There are 1,455 SSSIs in Scotland of which some 150 or so are notified to protect their vascular plant interest. Site Condition Monitoring for vascular plant sites involves finding the (mainly) Nationally Scarce & Nationally Rare plant populations and making detailed records of them. The detailed records include population size, extent, regeneration, threat, habitat and environmental conditions together with a list of associated species. The first 6 year cycle began in 1998/9 and the survey work was variously undertaken by contractors, SNH Area staff and by BSBI volunteers and the BSBI Scottish Officer. John McKinnell, SNH, did much work to extract target records from some 92 of the completed SCM reports which were available to him. </br> The Dataset currently holds some 22,687 records. Virtually all have an 8 figure grid reference or better (94%) and have been made within the last ten years, and consequently the dataset is very valuable. The dataset has a number of limitations such as not all negative records were clearly recorded by surveyors and are included. The full list of limitations should be read before using the dataset for analysis or other purposes.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Fieldwork by contractors, SNH Area staff and by BSBI volunteers and the BSBI Scottish Officer (see above)]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Site Condition Monitoring]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Scotland]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ Records were collected during the period: 2000-2007]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ High]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Full public access (at least to six figures) to all records is provided except to a handful of particularly sensitive species that there were conservation concerns about. These are Arabis alpina, Artemisia norvegica, Asplenium septentrionale, Astragalus alpinus, Cystopteris montana, Epipactis atrorubens, Erigeron borealis, Lychnis alpina, Oxytropis campestris & Woodsia alpina. Records of these taxa are made available at a lesser resolution and without site names.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000091"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Vascular Plants Database]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Botanical Society of the British Isles]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This database of 9.8 million records contains the distributions of 6669 taxa of flowering plants and ferns. Most of these records have been collected by volunteer members of the Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI) and include those gathered for the Atlas of the British Flora (Perring & Walters, 1962) and the New Atlas of the British and Irish flora (Preston, Pearman & Dines, 2002). The latter is a collation of many datasets (including those held by BSBI vice-county recorders), some included in this database in full and others as summary data; the major sources of data are outlined in the New Atlas text. The availability of data at resolutions higher than 10km square varies between sources. The collated data have been validated at the 10km square level by BSBI Vice-County recorders and the editors for those taxa mapped in the New Atlas, and were believed to provide a good representation of vascular plant distributions in Britain and Ireland at the time of publication. Records of infraspecific taxa and hybrids which were not mapped in the New Atlas have been scrutinised less closely. An update of around 900,000 records was made to the dataset in January 2007, to include the data from the BSBI Local Change survey (Braithwaite et al., 2006), data from the Flora of Oxfordshire (Killick et al., 1998) and the Isle of Wight Flora (Pope et al., 2003), records of hybrid plants and a variety of other records. Some corrections to the New Atlas dataset have also been made. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The records are compiled from many sources and do not conform to any one method. Nearly all will include a 10km square but quite often other information is missing.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ To produce Atlases at 10km resolution.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Britain & Ireland, the Channel Isles and Isle of Man.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1629-2006]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ Records are variable in quality. Many records are detailed, with six-figure grid references and full dates, but many are not. A certain level of duplication can be expected. Experience is needed in interpretation.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ <br><br> References <br><br> BRAITHWAITE, M. E., ELLIS, R. W. & PRESTON, C. D. (2006) Change in the British Flora 1987-2004. Botanical Society of the British Isles, London. <br> KILLICK, J., PERRY, R. & WOODELL, S. (1998) The Flora of Oxfordshire. Nature Conservation Bureau, Newbury. <br> PERRING, F. H. & WALTERS, S. M. (Eds.) (1962) Atlas of the British Flora, London, Thomas Nelson & Sons. <br> POPE, C., SNOW, L. & ALLEN, D. E. (2003) The Isle of Wight Flora. Dovecote Press, Wimborne. <br> PRESTON, C. D., PEARMAN, D. A. & DINES, T. D. (2002) New atlas of the British and Irish flora. Oxford University Press, Oxford.]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Access is normally set to 10km resolution, which is how the information was collected and displayed in the New Atlas. Finer levels of resolution are not normally allowed, in order to prevent users creating their own databases, adversely affecting the BSBI's ability to produce definitive maps. Legitimate researchers and those with comprehensive data exchange agreements with the BSBI are permitted full access.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000743"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[The Flora of Rum: Vascular plant data]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Botanical Society of the British Isles]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ Records for The Flora of Rum, by D.A. Pearman, C.D. Preston, G.P. Rothero and K.J. Walker (2008).]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Data were collected on two specially arranged BSBI field meetings (2003, 2004) and digitised at BRC; further data came from a wide range of herbarium, literature and manuscript sources which are outlined in the Flora. ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Preparation of The Flora of Rum. ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The island of Rum.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1772-2008]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The data were checked for publication in the Flora. Records of numerous species were rejected for reasons discussed in the Flora; these are square-bracketed in the Flora and do not appear in this dataset.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ None (there are no sensitive records in this dataset).]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000090"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Standing Waters Database - Scotland]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Scottish Natural Heritage]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset comprises the macrophyte records from the JNCC standing waters database. It includes 79,246 records from 3,547 locations from across England, Wales and Scotland and date from 1970 to 2000. The parent database held by SNH also holds information on invertabrates as well as the physical and chemical attributes of the individual standing waters and their respective catchments. The Scottish data, which makes up the majority of the records, were collected during the SNH Loch Survey project.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Scotland]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1970 - 2000]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ Colin McLeod Data Manager Knowledge & Information Management Unit Scottish Natural Heritage Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW UK email: Colin.McLeod@SNH.gov.uk Website: www.SNH.gov.uk]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no access constraints to this dataset. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000460"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Field Notebook Records of Dr Francis Rose 1950's to 1990's]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Dr Francis Rose Field Notebook Project]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ Dr Francis Rose's field notebook data holds nearly 300,000 species records covering lichens, bryophytes and vascular plants (occasional invertebrate records are included). The records are primarily in South East England where Dr Francis Rose focused his work (Sussex, Hants and Kent predominantly). However the records also cover many locations around the UK where Dr Rose recorded. The data ranges from the 1950's to the 1990's. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Judith Church digitised the field notebooks of Dr Rose. The project was to digitise the records that are held in the notebooks, which may vary from those held elsewhere on site recording cards. Grid references were established from place names and input from Dr Rose and Local Wildlife Trusts. Data has not undergone checks with lichen, bryophyte or vascular plant experts due to the enormity of the dataset and the time limitations of those involved. ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Dr Rose made these records in the course of his legendary recording career. Typically records from these field notebooks would have often been transferred to site recording cards at a later date, possibly with alterations from the original identifications in the field. Dr Rose's site recording cards are often held by local botanists/conservationists. ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ This dataset covers England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. However there is a strong bias towards Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ These records span Dr Rose's recording career from the 1950's to the early 1990's. ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ These records were recorded on an adhoc basis since the 1950s and should not be regarded as having comprehensive geographic or taxonomic coverage. The handwriting and abbreviations used by Dr Rose are difficult to decipher and every effort has been made to make an accurate record of his notebook records. With this in mind data should therefore be checked against original sources(held at the National Museum of Wales ? contact Dr Tim Rich) before use in contentious circumstances?. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ There are named sites that have no grid references for which data exists. This information can be viewed at www.sxbrc.org.uk/francisrose. The original field notebooks of Dr Rose are held at the National Museum of Wales. ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Full Access to all]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ None]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000436"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Vascular Plant Records for Scottish Vice-counties]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Botanical Society of the British Isles]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This database of some 356,000 records relates to c2500 taxa of flowering plants and ferns within 15 Scottish vice-counties. Most of these records have been collected by volunteer members of the Botanical Society of the British Isles (BSBI). The collated data have been validated by BSBI Vice-County recorders and the Biological Records Centre. The data was computerised over the period 2005-2009 by a project managed by the BSBI Scottish Officer Jim McIntosh and funded by Scottish Natural Heritage and The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Most records are from direct observation in the field. Data were validated and verified using computer checks and through checks performed by the BSBI vice-county recorders. A few records relate to herbarium specimens or have been extracted from literature.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ The dataset is based on BSBI Vice-county Recorders' own paper records and was created (variously) to map the distribution of species within each vice-county and to contribute to organised recording projects. These included Change in the British Flora 1987-2004 (Braithwaite, Ellis & Preston, 2005), in 1987/8 and 2003/4; New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora (Preston, Pearman & Dynes, 2002) in 1995-1999; and Plant Life of Edinburgh and the Lothians (Smith, Dixon & Cochrane (eds), 2002) between 1992-2000.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The dataset holds data for 14 vice-counties in Scotland:- vc78 - Peebles.* vc79 - Selkirks.* vc80 - Roxburghs.* vc83 - Midlothian * vc84 - West Lothian vc91 - Kincardines.* vc95 - Moray vc96 - Easterness * vc97 - Westerness vc99 - Dunbartons. vc101 - Clyde Isles (Arran & Bute) vc103 - Mid Ebudes (Mull, Tiree & Coll) vc104 - North Ebudes (Skye) and vc106 - East Ross. Asterisked datasets mainly include data on local and national species of conservation concern. Others contain both common and rarer species. Only the vc84 dataset provides systematically comprehensive geographic coverage within that vice-county, though the data held for vc103 is a major contribution towards a full vc survey. Within vc97 that dataset relates to Ardnamurchan and adjacent areas of Movern. ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The records in the dataset span a wide range of dates from 1715-2008. However the majority of these relate to the past two decades.]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The quality of the data is of the highest order as the records form part of the BSBI Vice-county Recorders' own dataholdings. It has been computerised by BSBI Recorders for BSBI Recorders and computerised records have been checked against the original paperwork by the Recorder themselves. The datasets all aim to provide more or less complete taxonomic coverage with the exception of vc80 and vc96 which include records of locally or nationally rare or scarce taxa only. (ie there are few records of common taxa). Some of the older (pre 1990) data may not have been reassessed in light of recent taxonomic splits or aggregations. Data should therefore be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstances.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Full public access if given to this dataset except for confidential records. Confidential data is not be fully available to the public for the following reason Environmental harm: Some of the information held within this dataset relates to species that are vulnerable to human disturbance or prejudice. These species are Arabis alpina, Asplenium septentrionale and Lychnis viscaria. This sensitive information may be made available under licence to specific organisations and individuals that need to know to avoid harm to the environment.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000747"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[CCW Regional Data: North Wales]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Cofnod (North Wales Environmental Information Service)]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ A collation of records derived from Countryside Council for Wales North Region paper files.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ This dataset was created from species records extracted, computerised and collated from paper records held at CCW's Regional office files. </br> The work was carried out by Cofnod Staff Members, between 2007 and 2010, as part of CCW's Data Mobilisation Project. Offices covered were Dolgellau, Bangor and Mold. </br> The material from which records were derived included the following: reports, site registers, recording cards, protected site condition assessments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 habitat surveys, other general survey work and records of casual observations. </br> Numerous biological recording techniques and survey methodologies were used in the collection of these records. </br> Some of the records were produced by CCW staff or by qualified contractors working on CCW's behalf whilst some records have been provided by third parties, or derived from documents, surveys or datasets produced by others, but held in CCW files. Wherever third party records could be readily and practically identified, they have been removed from this dataset (unless Cofnod has permission from the copyright holder to include them).]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ To mobilise a valuable data resource in order to provide baseline data to inform conservation work, research, site management and decision-making within CCW and externally.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Records are primarily for the CCW's North Region which includes the following Local Authority areas: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. However there are some records for other areas. </br> Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. </br> The majority of the records have grid references of at least 100m accuracy (6 figure), however some of these may be derived from site centroids rather than refer to the actual location of the species.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ Most records are from 1980 onwards but some are considerably older. Although the records are sourced from CCW's files, many pre-date the creation of that organisation in 1991. The dates are in a variety of formats as befits the various methods of data capture.]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The majority of the records were originally created by CCW staff or qualified contractors. They have been entered onto computer by trained Cofnod staff using a custom Data Entry System which uses standard lists where possible to ensure consistent terminology. Randomised Quality Assurance checks have been carried out on the data. All records have been screened using a validation tool which checks that all records have valid dates, species names and grid references. These records will be subject to systematic verification by relevant local experts over time, and are labelled accordingly (within an additional Attribute field). Individual records have a default verification level of 'Unassessed' until they have been looked at by a Verifier, after which they may be re-labelled as 'Unconfirmed' or 'Considered Correct'. Records identified by Verifiers as 'Known/Probably Incorrect' will be removed from the NBN Gateway. Further details are given within relevant Cofnod policies. Data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstances.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ Additional information is available from Cofnod (<a href??http://www.cofnod.org.uk?>www.cofnod.org.uk</a>). ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ CCW is legally obliged to give public access to the data and information which it holds unless specific legal exceptions apply, for example, if the data is personal or if release of the data would result in environmental harm. </br> This dataset contains sensitive species records which may only be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations following a request to Cofnod. It is provided under strict confidentiality terms. </br> Copies of these records, which have each been amended to have a reduced resolution grid reference (10km square) and no site name, are available to the public within a separate dataset (CCW Regional Data: North Wales - Sensitive species records only at 10km resolution).]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ? CCGC/CCW 2010 and third party recorders </br> The Intellectual Property Rights (including copyright and database rights) to the collation and all records created by CCW staff or contractors are owned by CCW. Where individual records were created by a third party, the copyright to that record rests with the original recorder/surveyor. </br> You may re-use non-sensitive data free of charge in any format or medium, provided that you do so accurately, acknowledging both the NBN Gateway as the source and CCW/third party copyright. It must not be used in a misleading context. To avoid using old information, we recommend that you always obtain the latest version from the NBN Gateway.]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000197"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine Data from Northern Ireland]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Centre for Environmental Data and Recording]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ Marine data from Northern Ireland]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no access constraints]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000194"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Seasearch Marine Surveys ]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Marine Conservation Society]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset consists of habitat and species records made by volunteer scuba divers. The data from 1978-1987 comprises sub-littoral surveys carried out by members of the Marine Conservation Society. The data from 1988-2000 comprises data using the initial Seasearch methodology by members of the Marine Conservation Society and associated organisations, including Sussex Seasearch. The data from 2001 onwards has been collected using the revised Seasearch methodology which has two main levels of detail. The Observation Form level provides a single sample containing habitat and species data from each site. The Survey Form level provides multiple habitat and species lists. This data has been collected from dives organised by the Marine Conservation Society, County Wildlife Trusts, Sussex Seasearch, dive clubs and individuals. Data has been entered by MCS and partner organisations and is freely available. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Data is obtained from visual observations by divers. Most participating recorders have been through a training process and some are professional marine biologists. Records are validated before entry into Marine Recorder.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ To provide baseline information on marine habitats and species throughout the UK]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ Whole of the UK. Limited records from Eire, Isle of Man and Channel Islands]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1978 to present time]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ Data is provided by volunteers who have a wide range of species knowledge. Most have been through a training programme. Records are validated before entry into Marine Recorder.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ All data is held in marine Recorder both centrally and at a local level. Additional functionality is available in Marine Recorder, particularly as far as survey and habitat data are concerned. Users wishing to access the fuller data should email info@seasearch.org.uk in the first instance.]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no access constraints]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ None. Seasearch/MCS should be acknowledged as the source of data as appropriate]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000947"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine data from Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) Technical Support (Research & Monitoring) Contracts, Wales]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Countryside Council for Wales]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset is comprised of marine benthic surveys created by Countryside Council for Wales technical support (research and monitoring) contracts since 1993. </br> The surveys focus on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal, inshore (typically within 3nm) and subtidal areas. These surveys include the capture of many species records. Only the species records are available on the NBN Gateway. </br> Some of the surveys were originally stored in the MNCR (Marine Nature Conservation Review)database created by JNCC but then transfered to CCW. (However, none were carried out as part of JNCC's MNCR officical survey programme). Original copies of all the surveys are now held in CCW's Marine Recorder database. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The contract surveys were collected according to different methodologies. These include methods described in the MNCR Rational and methods report (Hiscock 1996) and CCW marine monitoring techniques described in CCW Contract Science Report No: 380 (Sanderson et al, 2001) </br> Please see survey metadata for specific methodologies. ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ To aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ All Wales]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ From 1993 onwards]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ High]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ CCW is legally obliged to give public access to the data and information which it holds unless specific legal exceptions apply, for example, if the data is personal or if release of the data would result in environmental harm. </br> This dataset may certain sensitive species and/or habitats for which detailed location data may be restricted. These include:- o King Scallop Pecten maximus (below 10km square) o Queen Scallop Aequipecten opercularis (below 10km square) o Native Oyster Ostrea edulis (below 10km square) o Crayfish Palinurus elephas (below 10km square) o Seahorse Hippocampus guttulatus (below 10km square) o Short snouted seahorse Hippocampus hippocampus (below 10km square) o Grey seal Halichoerus grypus (below 5km square) o All cetaceans (below 10km square) o Oyster bed habitat IMX.Ost (biotope code) (below 20km square) </br> Sensitive data may be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations on request. Please apply for sensitive access via the Gateway. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no use restrictions on this dataset. ? CCGC/CCW 2011 Recipients may re-use, reproduce, disseminate this dataset free of charge in any format or medium, provided they do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and CCW'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 and fairly interpreted. Advice on interpretation should be sought where required. To avoid re-using old data, users should periodically re-source the latest version from the original source. ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA001055"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Lincolnshire Vascular Plants (north)]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Lincolnshire Biodiversity Partnership]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ County dataset provided by the Lincolnshire Naturalists Union.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Records were collected during LNU field meetings and other surveys by experienced amateur naturalists. A range of survey methods were used, including casual observations and sampling for aquatic species. The records were collated from field notebooks and other sources.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Records were collected for personal interest and to improve understanding of Lincolnshire?s biodiversity by filling geographic and taxonomic gaps.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The dataset covers North Lincolnshire VC54 (part of Lincolnshire county, North Lincolnshire UA and North East Lincolnshire UA), and includes data for several nationally and locally important sites, including SSSIs, National Nature Reserves and Local Nature Reserves]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ From 2000 until now]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ There is a high level of confidence in the data. Records were made by experienced field naturalists with high levels of identification skills, and voucher specimens were taken for verification where necessary. Prior to entry into LERC?s database, all records are subject to validation and verification. These data should not be regarded as having comprehensive geographic or temporal coverage, and users should check that the geographic precision and accuracy is fit for their intended use ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Environmental harm: Access to this dataset is restricted for the following reason. Some of the information held within this dataset relates to species that are vulnerable to human disturbance or prejudice. At this time the data provider believes that full disclosure to the public would lead to environmental harm. This sensitive information may be made available under licence to specific organisations and individuals that need to know to avoid harm to the environment. </br> Adverse affect upon the Data Provider: Access to this dataset is restricted for the following reason. Disclosure of this information would adversely affect the interests of the person who provided the information. The provider is not under any legal obligation to supply the information to the public through the NBN Gateway and has not consented to its wider release </br> Wider release would adversely affect the free flow of volunteered information from third parties for use by those that need to know for land use planning and conservation. </br> Wider release would adversely affect financial support required to sustain the administration of volunteered recording activities, the collation of volunteered wildlife records and their continued management. </br> The information may be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations. You may be required to either pay a one-off service charge or enter into a longer term funding arrangement with the data provider. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000079"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[EHS Species Datasets]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Environment Agency]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset contains the species data collated by the Environment and Heritage Service (NI). It includes freshwater crayfish records, the fen survey for plants, the Northern Ireland lakes survey the Lancaster University Coastal Grassland Survey, data collected by the EHS habitats survey team and the rivers survey data.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There is no data access statement]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no user constraints]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000944"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine Intertidal Phase 1 species dataset from the Countryside Council for Wales 1996-2005]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Countryside Council for Wales]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This datasets contains species recorded as part of CCW's Phase 1 Intertidal habitat mapping survey. The Intertidal mapping took place between 1996 and 2005. All work was carried out by an in-house survey team.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Species were recorded in one of three ways:- in target notes, in species lists for certain (mainly specialised and nationally important) biotopes found on a site, or in species lists for the whole site and therefore precision is variable.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Surveys were undertaken to provide an assessment of sites as possible SSSI's and as a basis for developing sensitivity mapping. There are also used in the production and evaluation of EIA's and as an integrated information resource for local authorities' structure and development plans in the coast and or the consideration of planning applications.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ All Wales]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1996 -2005]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ High]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ CCW is legally obliged to give public access to the data and information which it holds unless specific legal exceptions apply, for example, if the data is personal or if release of the data would result in environmental harm. </br> This dataset may include certain sensitive species and/or habitats for which detailed location data may be restricted. These include:- Native Oyster Ostrea edulis (below 10km square) </br> Sensitive data may be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations on request. Please apply for sensitive access via the Gateway. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no use restrictions on this dataset. ? CCGC/CCW 2005 Recipients may re-use, reproduce, disseminate this dataset free of charge in any format or medium, provided they do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and CCW'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 and fairly interpreted. Advice on interpretation should be sought where required. To avoid re-using old data, users should periodically re-source the latest version from the original source ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000984"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[CCW Regional Data : Mid-Wales]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Biodiversity Information Service for Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ All records collated from species records mobilised from Countryside Council for Wales regional files, held at Newtown, Abergavenny and Llandrindod Wells offices. ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ This dataset was created from species records extracted, computerised and collated from paper records held at CCW's Regional office files covering the Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park area. </br> The work was carried out under contract by ten BIS staff members within the CCW offices between 2003 and 2009, as part of CCW?s Data Mobilisation Project. However, coverage was not complete, as follows:- Newtown: completed 10Km square files and partial completed SSSI files, Llandrindod Wells: General files complete. All SSSI files complete Abergavenny: 10km square files complete. SSSI complete. SAC and NNR files not completed Records were entered into Recorder 2002 or Recorder 6 databases. </br> The material from which records were derived included the following: reports, site registers, recording cards, protected site condition assessments, Phase 1 and Phase 2 habitat surveys, other general survey work and records of casual observations. </br> Numerous biological recording techniques and survey methodologies were used in the collection of these records. </br> Some of the records were produced by CCW staff or by qualified contractors working on CCW's behalf whilst some records have been provided by third parties, or derived from documents, surveys or datasets produced by others, but held in CCW files. Due to the nature of the files and the lack of documentation it has not been possible to determine what proportion of the records within the dataset are CCW owned against third party data. Data also includes species records from CCW Phase 1 target notes for Breconshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire digitised within BIS offices, not under contract.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ To mobilise a valuable data resource in order to provide baseline data to inform conservation work, research, site management and decision-making within CCW and externally.]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The majority of records are from Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park or within a 5km buffer. Many records are for designated sites (including SSSIs, SACs, National Nature Reserves etc), however, there are also large numbers of records from the wider countryside. </br> The grid references entered will be at resolution of original record and could be 2 or 4 figures, however, the majority of the records have 6 figure grid-references. Some grid references may be from site centroids rather than actual location of the species in question or may have been estimated from map. ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ 1698 - 27 August 2009 </br> Most records are from after 1960, however, there are some from before this date. The majority of records are from the 1970's to 1990s with some post 2000. </br> The dates are in a variety of formats as befits the various methods of data capture. Most have a full date. </br> The records are sourced from CCW's files, but some pre-date the creation of that organisation in 1991 ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The majority of the records were created by CCW staff, qualified contractors or other trusted sources and are generally of a good standard. </br> There has been partial verification for plants, bryophytes, dragonflies and moths. Many of these records have not been subject to systematic external verification. </br> The computerisation of these records has been subject to validation. The Recorder database automatically validates issues such as date format, correct species name spelling etc on entry. The spatial reference (grid reference) has been validated against GIS, to check that it matches location name and is within designated site boundary (if appropriate). Outliers have been removed. Many records have been checked against BIS's main database to avoid duplication. </br> Data operators were trained by BIS, had biological/ecological backgrounds and had access to CCW staff for checking queries. They also checked their own entries for accuracy. </br> Data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstance. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ Additional information is available from BIS <a href??www.b-i-s.org?>www.b-i-s.org</a>]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ This dataset contains sensitive species records which may only be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations following a request to BIS. It is provided under strict confidentiality terms. Copies of these records, which have each been amended to have a reduced resolution grid reference (10km square) and no site name, are available to the public within a separate dataset (CCW Regional Data: Mid-Wales, Sensitive species records at 10km resolution). ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ? CCGC/CCW 2009 and third party recorders </br> The Intellectual Property Rights (including copyright and database rights) to the collation and all records created by CCW staff or contractors are owned by CCW. Where individual record were created by a third party, the copyright to that record rests with the original ecorder/surveyor. </br> You may re-use non-sensitive data free of charge in any format or medium, provided that you do so accurately, acknowledging both the NBN Gateway as the source and CCW/third party copyright. It must not be used it in a misleading context. To avoid using old information, we recommend that you always obtain the latest version from the NBN Gateway. ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000190"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Joint Nature Conservation Committee]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset includes the survey data that were collected during the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) between 1987 and 1998, together with data from surveys commissioned by the Nature Conservancy Council in the 1970s and 1980s and data collected subsequently by JNCC. The MNCR was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rationale and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ The main purpose of the MNCR programme was to advance the basic knowledge of the near shore benthos. This included: - identifying sites and species of nature conservation importance. - extend our knowledge of benthic marine habitats, communities and species in Great Britain, particularly through description of their characteristics, distribution and extent. - provide information through the data collected to support more general measures required to minimize adverse effects of development. ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ This dataset relates to Great Britain. Note that other equivalent datasets exist which include data which JNCC are not responsible for. These have additional coverage for Great Britain and equivalent data for Ireland.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ The bulk of the data were collected during the 1980s and 1990s, but some data are from the 1970s or earlier. ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but owing to the size of the dataset some may still remain.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no access constraints to this dataset. All data are fully publicly available.]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ There are no constraints on how these data may be used other than those covered by the standard Gateway Terms and Conditions. ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000810"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Marine flora and fauna records from the North-east Atlantic]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Porcupine Marine Natural History Society]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ Marine littoral and sublittoral records of flora and fauna from the North-east Atlantic ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ Data are only submitted directly by experts in their particular taxa giving 100% confidence in their quality. Older data have not been reassessed in light of recent revisions in taxonomy. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ None]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000526"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[DASSH Data Archive Centre volunteer sightings records]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Marine Biological Association]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ This dataset consists of casual observations reported by members of the public]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Casual observations and recreational activities e.g rockpooling on the shore, on the sea and underwater.]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ This data set aggregates records from the coast and seas around the UK and Ireland with some estuarine sightings.]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ Data is collected by volunteers and members of the public. All records are validated and locations plotted. Some locations are estimated from descriptions and the granularity of the observation is variable. Rare species or species outside their range are verified by experts with photographs or specimens. Species within their range and expected habitat are assumed to be correct. ]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ ]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Released under DASSH terms and Conditions]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ Released under DASSH terms and Conditions]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000525"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[DASSH Data Archive Centre academic surveys]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Marine Biological Association]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ A collection of marine biological survey data collated from literature.]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Various please refer to individual survey metadata for methods. ]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ ]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ UK and Ireland]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ ]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ Data has been QA'd. For some surveys only selected species have been entered from the dataset.]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ <a href??http://www.dassh.ac.uk?>www.dassh.ac.uk</a>]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Released under DASSH Terms and Conditions]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary><DatasetSummary id="GA000623"> <ProviderMetadata datestamp="" exchangeFormatVersion="1.0"> <DatasetTitle><![CDATA[Suffolk Biological Records Centre (SBRC) dataset]]></DatasetTitle> <DatasetProvider><![CDATA[Suffolk Biological Records Centre]]></DatasetProvider> <Abstract> <Description><![CDATA[ All species records from the SBRC Recorder Database ]]></Description> <DataCaptureMethod><![CDATA[ Records collated from a wide variety of sources, all validated through SBRC]]></DataCaptureMethod> <Purpose><![CDATA[ Distribution of Suffolk wildlife]]></Purpose> <GeographicalCoverage><![CDATA[ The dataset contains records of observations made within the county boundary of Suffolk]]></GeographicalCoverage> <TemporalCoverage><![CDATA[ Includes some historical data going back to the 18th century. The vast majority of records are post 1980.]]></TemporalCoverage> <DataQuality><![CDATA[ Coverage varies according to taxonomic group. Coverage is good for flora, mammals, molluscs, and some insect groups (e.g. dragonflies). All records have been passed through SBRC validation procedures. See <a href??http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/policies.htm?>http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/policies.htm</a> for further details on validation and verification processes]]></DataQuality> <AdditionalInformation><![CDATA[ Details of products and services are vailable at <a href??http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/?>http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc/ </a>]]></AdditionalInformation> </Abstract> <AccessConstraints><![CDATA[ Access to this dataset is restricted for the following reasons. <br /><br /> Some of the information held within this dataset relates to species that are vulnerable to human disturbance or prejudice (e.g. rare breeding birds, orchids etc.). At this time the data provider believes that full disclosure to the public could lead to environmental harm. This sensitive information may be made available under licence to specific organisations and individuals that need to know to avoid harm to the environment. <br /><br /> Disclosure of this information could adversely affect the free flow of volunteered information from third parties for use by those that need to know for land use planning and conservation. It may also affect financial support required to sustain the administration of volunteered recording activities, the collation of volunteered wildlife records and their continued management. <br /><br /> The information may be made available under licence to approved individuals and organisations. You may be required to either pay a one-off service charge (see <a href??http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc?>http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sbrc</a> for details of SBRC charging policy) or enter into a longer term funding arrangement with the data provider. ]]></AccessConstraints> <UseConstraints><![CDATA[ ]]></UseConstraints></ProviderMetadata></DatasetSummary></DatasetSummaryList></GridMap>