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Metadata: Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Database
Abstract:
This is a database of Marine intertidal Phase 1 survey data, which can be queried to provide information on biotope, species distribution, site details, uses and impacts, target notes and conservation interests. Following the completion of the intertidal project in 2007 the database was transferred to Apex software to be made available internally on the former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) intranet. The intertidal phase 1 survey was undertaken to provide an integrated information resource for Local Authority structure and development plans on the coast and for the consideration of planning applications. The data collected is also used to provide regional information about habitat and biotope distribution, assessment of sites as possible Sites of Special Scientific Importance (SSSIs), a basis of sensitivity mapping and in the production and evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). The database itself aims to provide a storage system to effectively store the survey results whilst providing a convenient way to view and manipulate the data collected. Data validated to ensure it's entered onto the database correctly. The database has been designed to keep data entry errors to a minimum e.g. majority of data entry are taken from drop down menus, percentage values must add up to 100%, many fields are mandatory, and duplicate entries are not allowed. Each record in the database is checked against the data collection form by the data imputer and by a member of the survey team. A further validation is carried out when the data is cross checked with the digital map to ensure that the database and maps agree.
Data holder:
Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
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| Other details | ||
| Internal code | Internally assigned metadata identifier | 8612 |
| Title | The title is used to provide a brief and precise description of the dataset such as 'Date', 'Originating organisation/programme', 'Location' and 'Type of survey'. All acronyms and abbreviations should be reproduced in full. | Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Database |
| File Identifier | The File Identifier is a code, preferably a GUID, that is globally unique and remains with the same metadata record even if the record is edited or transferred between portals or tools. | NRW_DS109831 |
| Resource Identifier | This is the code assigned by the data owner. | 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313039383331 |
| Resource type | The resource type will likely be a dataset but could also be a series (collection of datasets with a common specification) or a service. | dataset |
| Start date | This describes the date the resource starts. This may only be the year if month and day are not known | 1996-04-01 |
| End date | This describes the date the resource ends. This may only be the year if month and day are not known | 2005-10-31 |
| Frequency of updates | This describes the frequency with which the resource is modified or updated i.e. a monitoring programme that samples once per year has a frequency that is described as 'annually'. | notPlanned |
| Abstract | The abstract provides a clear and brief statement of the content of the resource. | This is a database of Marine intertidal Phase 1 survey data, which can be queried to provide information on biotope, species distribution, site details, uses and impacts, target notes and conservation interests. Following the completion of the intertidal project in 2007 the database was transferred to Apex software to be made available internally on the former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) intranet. The intertidal phase 1 survey was undertaken to provide an integrated information resource for Local Authority structure and development plans on the coast and for the consideration of planning applications. The data collected is also used to provide regional information about habitat and biotope distribution, assessment of sites as possible Sites of Special Scientific Importance (SSSIs), a basis of sensitivity mapping and in the production and evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). The database itself aims to provide a storage system to effectively store the survey results whilst providing a convenient way to view and manipulate the data collected. Data validated to ensure it's entered onto the database correctly. The database has been designed to keep data entry errors to a minimum e.g. majority of data entry are taken from drop down menus, percentage values must add up to 100%, many fields are mandatory, and duplicate entries are not allowed. Each record in the database is checked against the data collection form by the data imputer and by a member of the survey team. A further validation is carried out when the data is cross checked with the digital map to ensure that the database and maps agree. |
| Lineage | Lineage includes the background information, history of the sources of data, data quality statements and methods. | Survey methodology is based on 'Handbook for Marine Intertidal Phase 1 Biotope Mapping Survey'. Biotopes are based on the JNCC report `Marine Nature Conservation Review: marine biotope classification for Britain and Ireland. Volumes 1 and 2. Version 97.06'. Working at a scale of 1:5,000, field survey is based on using a combination of aerial photographs and Ordnance Survey (OS) maps as a template on to which the substratum and biotopes (habitat and associated biological community) are drawn. Features and other information that are not map-able are described in target notes, a site description provides general information on the whole site and further information on biotopes and species are recorded on the survey form. The database is used for storage, display and manipulation of data collected during the survey and can be used to generate site reports. It is also possible to view and query cartographic data held by the GIS from within the database. The database was developed in Microsoft Access and consists of a front end containing all the tools necessary for the user to input; edit; print and query the data, and the back end, containing only the data itself which is placed on a network server, where it is secure and backed up regularly. |
| Related keywords | ||
| Keyword | General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Habitats and biotopes |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | seashore (intertidal) (littoral) (see also beaches) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | biotopes | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | annual reports | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Phase 1 Survey (Phase I) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | marine monitoring (see also marine surveys) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | habitat mapping | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | marine biology (subtidal biology) (littoral biology) (sublittoral biology)(intertidal biology)(see also seashore) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Habitat extent | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Habitat characterisation | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Databases | |
| Geographical coverage | ||
| North | The northern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | 53.513067 |
| East | The eastern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | -2.608865 |
| South | The southern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | 51.240829 |
| West | The western-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | -5.777741 |
| Regional sea | benthic boundary layer | |
| Wales (WLS) | ||
| Responsible organisations | ||
| Role | The point of contact is person or organisation with responsibility for the creation and maintenance of the metadata for the resource. | pointOfContact |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Role | The owner is the person or organisation that owns the resource. | owner |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Role | The custodian is the person or organisation that accepts responsibility for the resource and ensures appropriate care and maintenance. If a dataset has been lodged with a Data Archive Centre for maintenance then this organisation is be entered here. | custodian |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Role | The originator is the person or organisation who created, collected or produced the resource. | originator |
| Organisation name | Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). Phase 1 Intertidal Team | |
| Delivery point | Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@ccw.gov.uk | ||
| Role | The distributor is the person or organisation that distributes the resource. | distributor |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Dataset constraints | ||
| 20.1 Limitations on Public Access - Access constraints | This states `otherRestrictions` from ISO vocabulary RestrictionCode and is an INSPIRE/GEMINI requirement. | otherRestrictions |
| 20.2 Limitations on Public Access - Other constraints | This states any limitations on access to the data. Multiple occurences are allowed here. One entry shall be from the INSPIRE Metadata registry and the other free text should be part of the resource `Have specific limitations`. | Part of this dataset is also sensitive and restricted. The sensitive data is as follows; Ostrea edulis, Sensitive data must be kept confidential; general release, is not permitted due to risk of harm to the environment or third parties. |
| no limitations | ||
| 21.1 Conditions for Access and Use - Use constraints | This states `otherRestrictions` from ISO vocabulary RestrictionCode and is an INSPIRE/GEMINI requirement. | otherRestrictions |
| 21.2 Conditions for Access and Use - Other constraints | This states any constraints on use of the data. Multiple conditions can be recorded for different parts of the data resource. If no conditions apply, then `No condtions apply` is recorded. This uses free text. | © CNC/NRW All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right. Recipients may only re-use sensitive data under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence and NRWs guidance on Ecological data exempt from general release. |
| This states any constraints on use of the data. Multiple conditions can be recorded for different parts of the data resource. If no conditions apply, then `No condtions apply` is recorded. This uses free text. | Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right. | |
| Available data formats | ||
| Data format | Format in which digital data can be provided for transfer | Database |
| Version info | ||
| Date of publication | The publication date of the resource or if previously unpublished the date that the resource was made publicly available via the MEDIN network. | 2005-10-31 |
| Harvest date | The date which this record has been (re)harvested from the provider. | 2026-04-19 |
| Metadata date | The date when the content of this metadata record was last updated. | 2026-03-03 |
| Metadata standard name | The name of the metadata standard used to create this metadata | MEDIN |
| Metadata standard version | The version of the MEDIN Discovery Metadata Standard used to create the metadata record | 3.1.2 |
| Metadata parent | NRW_DS24333 | |