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SSSI NH3 Critical Levels
This layer provides a Critical Level (CLe) for ammonia against which impacts on a SSSI should be assessed. The value is the lowest CLe for a feature on that site. The layer... -
Marine Protected Areas in Welsh waters
The Marine protected area (MPA) network is a subset of existing protected sites that have marine features. Sites include: SACs, SPAs, Ramsars, SSSIs and MCZs. What features are... -
Biogenetic Reserves
This is a spatial dataset containing the boundaries of Biogenetic Reserves in Wales. Biogenetic Reserves aim to conserve European flora, fauna and natural areas especially... -
Biospheric Reserves
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of biogenetic reserves in Wales. The Biosphere Reserve is an international designation made by UNESCO based on nominations... -
Ramsar Sites - Wetlands of International Importance
The Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the... -
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs)
This spatial dataset contains digital boundaries of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Wales. The EC Habitats and Species Directive came into effect in 1992 with the aim of... -
Special Protection Areas (SPA)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of all Spatial Protection Areas (SPAs) in Wales. The EC Birds Directive of 1979 requires member states to establish SPAs to... -
National Trails
National Trails are long distance walking, cycling and horse riding routes through the best landscapes in Wales. After World War II the desire to keep areas of Britain 'special'... -
Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) former Marine Nature Reserves in Wales. MCZs are a way of conserving marine habitats and... -
General licences - excluded areas where specific licences are required
This dataset is a list of designations where General licences 001, 002 and 004 do not apply. Those wishing to shoot birds listed on the general licences will require a bespoke... -
Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)
Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the... -
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in Wales. Local Nature Reserves are established and managed by local authorities, following... -
Heritage Coast
This spatial dataset contains digitised boundaries of heritage coasts in Wales. Heritage Coasts occupy about a third of the Welsh coastline, that is 500 km (300 miles). These... -
Country Parks
There are over 250 recognised Country Parks in England and Wales. Most Country Parks were designated in the 1970s, under the Countryside Act 1968 with the support of the former... -
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of all Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in Wales. AONBs are established under the Countryside Act of 1949, but... -
National Nature Reserves (NNRs)
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Wales. NNRs represent the very best examples of our wildlife habitats and geological... -
NNPA Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Complete coverage of habitat types in Northumberland National Park, originally undertaken in 1992 then digitised later. Subsequently updated with patches of more up-to-date... -
Article 4 Directions
Indicative polygon dataset showing the location of Article 4 Directions in West Oxfordshire. These areas have had their permitted development rights restricted to protect the... -
Conservation Areas
The defining of Conservation Areas is governed by the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997; an update from previous Acts relating to such... -
Battlefields Inventory Boundaries
The Inventory of Historic Battlefields is a list of nationally important battlefields in Scotland that meet the criteria published in SHEP 2009. It provides information on the...