AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
GCN Risk Zones (Dorset)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. * Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. * Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. * Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. * White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk]
GCN Risk Zones (North and West Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. * Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. * Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. * Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. * White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Priority River Habitat - Headwater Areas (England)

The objective of the priority habitat map in England is to: • help organisations protect the most natural remaining examples of rivers from further impacts on natural processes, and • highlight any aspects of habitat integrity (hydrological, chemical, physical, biological) that could most usefully be improved. The priority river habitat map that has been produced is an English interpretation of the UK definition of priority river habitat, focusing on naturalness as the principal criterion in recognition of the vital importance of natural processes in delivering sustainable riverine habitats and supporting characteristic biodiversity. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
GCN Risk Zones (Cambridgeshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.
GCN Risk Zones (North and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.
GCN Risk Zones (Essex)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. * Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. * Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. * Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. * White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
GCN Risk Zones (Somerset)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. * Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. * Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. * Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. * White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
GCN Risk Zones (South and East Yorkshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. * Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. * Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. * Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. * White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Nitrate Sensitive Areas (England)

A NSA was an area where nitrate concentrations in drinking water sources exceeded or was at risk of exceeding the limit of 50 mg/l set by the 1980 EC Drinking Water Directive. Voluntary agricultural measures were introduced by DEFRA as MAFF as a means of reducing the levels of nitrate with payments being made to farmers who complied. The scheme was started as a pilot in 1990 in ten areas, later implemented within 32 areas, with the aims of both reducing nitrate levels in areas where concentrations were high and providing information about the most effective agricultural management approaches for bringing about reductions. The Scheme was closed to further new entrants in 1998, although existing agreements continued for their full term. All the NSAs fell within the areas designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) in 1996 under the EC Nitrate Directive (91/676/EEC). Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Access Network Mapping (England)

The Access Network Map of England is a national composite dataset of Access layers, showing analysis of extent of Access provision for each Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), as a percentage or area coverage of access in England. The ‘Access Network Map’ was developed by Natural England to inform its work to improve opportunities for people to enjoy the natural environment. This map shows, across England, the relative abundance of accessible land in relation to where people live. Due to issues explained below, the map does not, and cannot, provide a definitive statement of where intervention is necessary. Rather, it should be used to identify areas of interest which require further exploration. Natural England believes that places where people can enjoy the natural environment should be improved and created where they are most wanted. Access Network Maps help support this work by providing means to assess the amount of accessible land available in relation to where people live. They combine all the available good quality data on access provision into a single dataset and relate this to population. This provides a common foundation for regional and national teams to use when targeting resources to improve public access to greenspace, or projects that rely on this resource. The Access Network Maps are compiled from the datasets available to Natural England which contain robust, nationally consistent data on land and routes that are normally available to the public and are free of charge. Datasets contained in the aggregated data: • Agri-environment scheme permissive access (routes and open access) • CROW access land (including registered common land and Section 16) • Country Parks • Cycleways (Sustrans Routes) including Local/Regional/National and Link Routes • Doorstep Greens • Local Nature Reserves • Millennium Greens • National Nature Reserves (accessible sites only) • National Trails • Public Rights of Way • Forestry Commission ‘Woods for People’ data • Village Greens – point data only Due to the quantity and complexity of data used, it is not possible to display clearly on a single map the precise boundary of accessible land for all areas. We therefore selected a unit which would be clearly visible at a variety of scales and calculated the total area (in hectares) of accessible land in each. The units we selected are ‘Lower Super Output Areas’ (LSOAs), which represent where approximately 1,500 people live based on postcode. To calculate the total area of accessible land for each we gave the linear routes a notional width of 3 metres so they could be measured in hectares. We then combined together all the datasets and calculated the total hectares of accessible land in each LSOA. For further information about this data see the following links: * [Access Network Mapping Guidance] * [Access Network Mapping Metadata] Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Open Mosaic Habitat (Draft)

Verified sites of Open Mosaic Habitat. Open mosaic habitats can be extremely diverse, including such wide ranging sites as railway sidings, quarries, former industrial works, slag heap, bings and brick pits. Brownfields with open mosaic habitats show evidence of previous disturbance, either through soil being removed or severely modified by previous use, or the addition of materials such as industrial spoil, with spatial variation developing across the site. The resultant variation allows for a mosaic of different habitats to be supported in close proximity. This habitat diversity can support rich assemblages of invertebrates, which has led to ‘open mosaic habitats on previously developed land’ being added to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) as a Priority habitat listed on Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERC Act). More information about the Open Mosaic Habitat inventory can be found on the [Buglife website]. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
GCN Strategic Opportunity Areas (England)

This dataset identifies areas where the addition of new ponds would benefit Great Crested Newt (GCN) populations. * The core areas contain a pond density of 2 ponds and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted. * Fringe areas contain a pond density of 1 and are located within a 1km square where GCN presence has been predicted or are within a 250m of a Core Area. Higher scores are associated with darker colouration and represent a greater presence of suitable habitat features (*** features vary between clusters): grassland density (*** %), woodland density (*** %), Distance to deciduous woodland (*** m), Coniferous woodland density (*** %), Distance from rivers (*** m), Soil pH (***), Phosphorus (***), Arable density (*** %), Shannon Weaver Diversity (***) = ?1?. Arable land (*** density %), Heather (*** density %), distance to nearest pond (*** m), Soil Type (***) = '-1'. Urban Area (*** Ha [ *** m buffer]), roads (*** m), rivers (*** m) and Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 have been excluded. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
England Peat Status GHG and C Storage

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project). This dataset specifically only displays features with a status of importance to Green House Gas and Carbon Storage (as opposed to the three classes contained within the Peaty Soils Location layer data product). The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: * Defra * Natural England * Environment Agency * Forestry Commission * Welsh Assembly Government * Countryside Council for Wales * Northern Ireland Environment Agency * Cadw * Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Moorland Deep Peat AP Status (England)

The Peat Layer was produced by Natural England (ARM team) during June - October 2008, with the aim of identifying the extent of three classes of peaty soils for the purposes of the Partnership Project to Protect and Enhance Peat Soils (aka. The Peat Project). This dataset specifically only displays Deep Peaty Soils (as opposed to the three classes contained within the Peaty Soils Location layer data product). The Peat Project is a joint initiative of: * Defra * Natural England * Environment Agency * Forestry Commission * Welsh Assembly Government * Countryside Council for Wales * Northern Ireland Environment Agency * Cadw * Department for Energy and Climate Change and aims to improve coordination between these partners in our efforts to understand, manage and restore peaty soils. BGS, Cranfield University (NSRI) and OS must be acknowledged in any reports or documents produced as a result of using the Peat layer. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
National Character Areas (England)

There are 159 Character Areas, each of which is distinctive with a unique 'sense of place'. These broad divisions of landscape form the basic units of cohesive countryside character, on which strategies for both ecological and landscape issues can be based. The Character Area framework is used to describe and shape objectives for the countryside, its planning and management. Two new fields added January 2023: * ALT - Agricultural Landscape Typology * BLT - Broad Landscape Typology Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
GCN Risk Zones (Derbyshire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.
GCN Risk Zones (Northumberland Durham Tyne and Wear Tees Valley)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of great crested newts (GCN) has been categorised into zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.
GCN Risk Zones (North Somerset and South Gloucestershire)

This dataset identifies areas where the distribution of Great Crested Newts (GCN) has been categorised into district zones relating to GCN occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. * Red zones contain key populations of GCN, which are important on a regional, national or international scale and include designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for GCN. * Amber zones contain main population centres for GCN and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. * Green zones contain sparsely distributed GCN and are less likely to contain important pathways of connecting habitat for this species. * White zones contain no GCN. However, as most of England forms the natural range of GCN, white zones are rare and will only be used when it is certain that there are no GCN. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Sites of Special Scientific Interest Units (England)

Sites of Special Scientific Interest Site (SSSI) Units are divisions of SSSIs based on habitat, tenure and management, and are the basis for recording all information on SSSI Condition and management. They range in Area from 0.004ha up to 18,000ha and only overlap where SSSIs overlap. A SSSI is the land notified as an SSSI under the [Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), as amended]. Sites notified under the 1949 Act only are not included in the Data set. SSSI are the finest sites for wildlife and natural features in England, supporting many characteristic, rare and endangered species, habitats and natural features. The data does Not include "proposed" sites. Boundaries are generally mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Water Vole Risk Zones (East Anglia)

This dataset identifies areas where the predicted distribution of water voles and has been categorised into zones relating to water vole occurrence and the level of impact development is likely to have on this species. Red zones contain stronghold populations of water voles, which are regionally important as defined by the number of observation records, connectivity importance, mean habitat suitability analysis score, area size, and length of watercourse within the area. These criteria were normalized and summed to rank their importance. The top 5% of sites were selected as red zones. Amber zones contain predicted suitable habitat for water voles (incorporating 90% of de-biased observations) and comprise important connecting habitat that aids natural dispersal. Amber areas are smoothed and where other amber areas are within 250m, these are connected. Green zones contain sparsely distributed water voles within 10m of a watercourse or inland water object. White zones are not predicted to contain resident water voles. This data needs to be available to local planning authorities, community stakeholder groups, as well as the general public more broadly to ensure transparency of the water vole pilot process. Data used to generate this derived data set includes: * National Soils Map (NATMAP), * OS MasterMap, * OS Boundary Line District Boundaries, * OS Water Network, * Land Cover Map 2021 (25m rasterised land parcels, GB): Marston, C.; Rowland, C.S.; O’Neil, A.W.; Morton, R.D. (2022). Land Cover Map 2021 (25m rasterised land parcels, GB). NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/a1f85307-cad7-4e32-a44584410efdfa70 * Water vole observation data - Mammal Society Full metadata can be viewed on the [Defra Data Services Platform] and [data.gov.uk].
Wildlife Enhancement Scheme Agreements (England)

Management Agreements were entered into by English Nature, and are now entered into by Natural England, with owners and occupiers of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and occasionally on adjacent land. The purpose of these Agreements is to enable the land to be managed to achieve the nature conservation objectives. They are delivered through the Wildlife Enhancement Scheme (WES); and the Statutory powers for these Agreements were given to English Nature in the Countryside Act 1968 S.15 and to Natural England by the NERC Act 2006. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Local Nature Reserves (England)

Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are a statutory designation made under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 by principal local authorities. Parish and Town Councils can also declare LNRs but they must have the powers to do so delegated to them by a principal local authority. LNRs are for people and wildlife. They are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally. They offer people opportunities to study or learn about nature or simply to enjoy it. They range from windswept coastal headlands, ancient woodlands and flower-rich meadows to former inner city railways, long abandoned landfill sites and industrial areas now re-colonised by wildlife. They are an impressive natural resource which makes an important contribution to England's biodiversity. This national dataset is 'indicative' not 'definitive'. Definitive information can only be provided by individual local authorities and you should refer directly to their information for all purposes that require the most up to date and complete dataset. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (England)

A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is the land notified as an SSSI under the [Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), as amended]. Sites notified under the 1949 Act only are not included in the Data set. SSSI are the finest sites for wildlife and natural features in England, supporting many characteristic, rare and endangered species, habitats and natural features. The data does Not include "proposed" sites. Boundaries are generally mapped against Ordnance Survey MasterMap Topography Layer. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].