Rare and Protected Species Records Across Wales 1975 to 2012
Natural Resources Wales
Description
This dataset is primarily made up of aquatic and riparian species (marine and freshwater) including invertebrates, plants, algae and fish. The data includes ad-hoc records from surveys at local offices.
Data collection started in the 1970s onwards. This dataset does not include records of Freshwater Pearl Mussel, but otherwise includes all Rare and Protected species surveyed by the former Environment Agency Wales, now Natural Resources Wales. Formally known as AfA 225.
Geographic Description
Wales.
Purpose
The aim of this data collection was to monitor the distribution of rare and protected species across Wales.
Data quality
Confidence in this dataset is High. Each record has been provided either as part of a survey where the surveyor was professional, trained or validated by Biodiversity staff.
Methods
Rare and Protected Species are surveyed and collected through the former Environment Agency's Wales monitoring activities and from 1970 to 2013. Since 2013 all data collection for Wales was conducted by Natural Resources Wales. Data are extracted from National Fish Population Database (NFPD).
Citation
Natural Resources Wales. ([Insert year of download]) Rare and Protected Species Records Across Wales 1975 to 2012. Occurrence dataset accessed through the NBNAtlas
Rights
© CNC/NRW
Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
Attribution statement: Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved.
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