AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
GCN Class Survey Licence Returns (England)

Class licence returns for the survey of great crested newts for scientific (including research) or educational purposes. Presence only records for great crested newts determined through class licence surveys. This data set provides valuable information on the distribution of a European Protected Species, the great crested newt. In addition, this data set has been used to inform activities related to District Level Licensing and the release of the data set increases transparency of this new licensing scheme. Class licence surveys for great crested newts were undertaken by hand, nets, torches and aquatic funnel traps (including bottle traps) but excluding the use of pitfall traps and box traps. Results of great crested newt class licence surveys are submitted to Natural England and have been collated here into a presence only data set. Point data here is the centroid of a six figure OS grid reference. As such, the point may not correspond with a specific pond. Full metadata can be viewed on [environment.data.gov.uk].
East Dartmoor SSSI NVC

Introduction This is a spatial dataset commissioned by Natural England that describes the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) communities and broad habitat types on North/South/East Dartmoor SSSI. The ground survey for the production of the layer was completed in 2013. The NVC communities describe the character of the vegetation and are associated with a monitored feature of the SSSI, which will be one of acid grassland; blanket and valley bog; subalpine dwarf shrub heath; short-sedge acid fen; soakaway and sump; fen/mire/quaking bog; wet heath; or site fabric. The layer allows determination of the extent of features within the SSSI. Why is it important that Natural England publishes this data Understanding the NVC communities across Dartmoor will help stakeholders working on managing the various commons to instigate the right management in the right places. The data will aid those developing ambitious Landscape Recovery schemes to better understand what's present on the ground over a vast area, assisting with scheme planning and development. Lineage This layer was produced following an National Vegetation Classification (NVC) ground survey completed in 2013 by contractors commissioned by Natural England. The layer describes the character of the vegetation across East Dartmoor SSSI, mapping the area by NVC code associated with the habitat type. 2013 Dartmoor NVC survey information - Natural England Attribute Descriptions ──────────────┬────────────┬──────────┬────────────────────────────────────────── Column Heading│Full Name │Format │Description ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Hectares │Hectares │Integer │Area of NVC area in hectares ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── MonFeat │MonFeat │Character │Monitored feature type ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── AbbrevFeat │AbbrevFeat │Character │Monitored feature type in abbreviated form ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── NVC │NVC │Character │NVC community ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── GlobalID │GlobalID │Character │Global ID ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Length │Shape_Length│Integer │Shape length ──────────────┼────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Area │Shape_Area │Integer │Shape area ──────────────┴────────────┴──────────┴────────────────────────────────────────── Contact DevonCornwallandIslesofScilly@naturalengland.org.uk Full metadata can be viewed on [environment.data.gov.uk]
South Dartmoor SSSI NVC

Introduction This is a spatial dataset commissioned by Natural England that describes the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) communities and broad habitat types on North/South/East Dartmoor SSSI. The ground survey for the production of the layer was completed in 2013. The NVC communities describe the character of the vegetation and are associated with a monitored feature of the SSSI, which will be one of acid grassland; blanket and valley bog; subalpine dwarf shrub heath; short-sedge acid fen; soakaway and sump; fen/mire/quaking bog; wet heath; or site fabric. The layer allows determination of the extent of features within the SSSI. Why is it important that Natural England publishes this data Understanding the NVC communities across Dartmoor will help stakeholders working on managing the various commons to instigate the right management in the right places. The data will aid those developing ambitious Landscape Recovery schemes to better understand what's present on the ground over a vast area, assisting with scheme planning and development. Lineage This layer was produced following an National Vegetation Classification (NVC) ground survey completed in 2013 by contractors commissioned by Natural England. The layer describes the character of the vegetation across East Dartmoor SSSI, mapping the area by NVC code associated with the habitat type. 2013 Dartmoor NVC survey information - Natural England Attribute Descriptions ──────────────┬──────────┬──────────┬────────────────────────────────────────── Column Heading│Full Name │Format │Description ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Leng │Shape_Leng│Integer │Shape length ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Area │Shape_Area│Integer │Shape area ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Nvccomm │Nvccomm │Character │NVC community ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Notes │Notes │Character │Notes on NVC area ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── MonFeat │MonFeat │Character │Monitored feature type ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── GlobalID │GlobalID │Character │Global ID ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── AbbrevFeat │AbbrevFeat│Character │Monitored feature type in abbreviated form ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── GlobalID │GlobalID │Character │Global ID ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Leng │Shape_Leng│Integer │Shape length ──────────────┼──────────┼──────────┼────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Area │Shape_Area│Integer │Shape area ──────────────┴──────────┴──────────┴────────────────────────────────────────── Contact DevonCornwallandIslesofScilly@naturalengland.org.uk Full metadata can be viewed on [environment.data.gov.uk]
SSSI Impact Risk Zones (England)

The SSSI IRZs are a Geographical Information System (GIS) tool developed by Natural England to make rapid initial assessment of the potential risks posed by development proposals to SSSIs and those Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) or Ramsar sites that they underpin. They define zones around each site which reflect the sensitivities of the features for which the site is notified and indicate the types of development proposal which could potentially have adverse impacts and need further consideration. In certain locations they also include Natural England's statutory advice for certain development types. LPAs can use the SSSI IRZs to consider if a proposed development is likely to affect a terrestrial SSSI and those SACs, SPAs or Ramsar sites that they underpin and when to consult Natural England to seek advice. Where the SSSI IRZs include Natural England's statutory advice or indicate a risk is unlikely, LPAs can use the SSSI IRZs to instantly generate a formal consultation response. Add the SSSI IRZs to your own GIS [using the Web Map Service (WMS) link] or download from the dropdown menu above or the links below. * Download the latest update (May 2026) in [ESRI Shapefile format]. Use the SSSI IRZs online on the [MAGIC website]. View the [SSSI IRZs user guidance] to learn how to interpret and use the SSSI IRZs. Alternatively, a [training video] is available that includes a step-by-step description of how to use the SSSI IRZs tool. For information on when LPAs must consult Natural England when considering development proposals refer to [Planning and transport authorities: get environmental advice on planning - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)]. For information on how developers can get advice from Natural England on planning applications refer to [Developers: get environmental advice on your planning proposals - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)]. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
GCN Risk Zones (Hertfordshire)

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. Data used to generate this derived data set includes the 2015 CEH Land Cover map (woodland, grassland and arable land classifications), OS MasterMap (pond locations that have been converted by NE into pond densities), CEH / NE Natural Capital Soil pH, Natural England GCN Class License Survey Returns England, Natural England GCN Pond Surveys DLL 17 18 19, OS Open Rivers, OS Boundary Line District Boundaries, Freshwater Habitats Trust PondNet GCN data and GCN data from Leicestershire and Rutland Environmental Records Centre and the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre. Soil pH: Henrys, P.A.; Keith, A.M.; Robinson, D.A.; Emmett, B.A. (2012). Model estimates of topsoil pH and bulk density [Countryside Survey]. NERC Environmental Information Data Centre DOI for LCM2015 25m raster data for Great Britain: Rowland, C.S.; Morton, R.D.; Carrasco, L.; McShane, G.; O’Neil, A.W.; Wood, C.M. (2017) Land Cover Map 2015 (25m raster, GB). NERC Environmental Information Data Centre. [https://doi.org/10.5285/bb15e200-9349-403c-bda9-b430093807c7] Full metadata can be viewed on [environment.data.gov.uk] and data.gov.uk.
Moorland Change Map (England) 2024-2025

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring. Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr. The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites. Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
CRoW Act 2000 - Access Layer

Shows land mapped as access land under the [Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act)]. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives the public right of access to land mapped as 'open country' (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as 'open access land'. This layer includes Open Country and Registered Common Land combined into a single layer, with certain categories of excepted land removed. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Countryside Stewardship Scheme 2016 Management Options (England)

Data last updated: 17th June 2026 This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency. For further information about this data contact [open.data@rpa.gov.uk]. This is a spatial dataset that describes the location of all scheme options land under management within the Countryside Stewardship Agri-Environment Scheme from 01/01/2016 onwards. The data has been produced by linking tabular information extracts from the scheme administration system against a national extract of the Land Parcel Information System held by the Rural Payments Agency. More information about Countryside Stewardship can be found [here]. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Moorland Change Map (England) 2021-2022

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring. Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr. The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites. Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Moorland Change Map (England) 2023-2024

The Moorland Change Map (MCM) is a vector dataset which shows whether the heather dominant uplands being monitored contain change during the period of monitoring. Approximately monitoring covers the moorland burning season of Oct to Apr. The MCM is an earth observation derived product, using the Sentinel-2 satellites. Validation of the the results happens for each year per upland and Nationally. The validation shows the accuracy of the MCM results. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
National Trails (England)

Linear dataset showing the extent of National Trails. For more information visit the [National Trails website]. National Trails are long distance walking, cycling and horse riding routes through the best landscapes in England and Wales. There are 15 National Trails. Walkers can enjoy them all, cyclists and horse riders can enjoy the Pennine Bridleway and the South Downs Way, as well as sections of the other Trails. In total, England and Wales have around 2,500 miles (4,000 Km) of National Trail. The [England Coast Path] will be the newest (and longest) National Trail when it is complete in 2020. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Countryside Stewardship Scheme 2016 Management Areas (England)

Data last updated: 17th June 2026 This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency. For further information about this data contact [open.data@rpa.gov.uk]. This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of all land under management within the Countryside Stewardship Agri-Environment Scheme from 01/01/2016 onwards. The data has been produced by linking tabular information extracts from the scheme administration system against a national extract of the Land Parcel Information System held by the Rural Payments Agency. More information about Countryside Stewardship can be found [here]. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Environmental Stewardship Scheme Agreements (England)

Data last updated: 17th June 2026 This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency. For further information about this data contact [open.data@rpa.gov.uk]. Environmental Stewardship Scheme (England) holdings agreement polygons (includes farm business and payment info). More information about the scheme and guidance can be viewed [here]. Please note: This is a legacy scheme, and as a result there are no longer any Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) only agreements or Organic Entry Level Stewardship (OELS) only agreements in this dataset as ELS and OELS where only 5 year agreements. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Environmental Stewardship Scheme Options (England)

Data last updated: 17th June 2026 This data is published on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency. For further information about this data contact [open.data@rpa.gov.uk]. Environmental Stewardship Scheme (England) options points derived from Genesis tables. More information about the scheme and guidance can be viewed [here]. Please note: This is a legacy scheme, and as a result there are no longer any Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) only agreements or Organic Entry Level Stewardship (OELS) only agreements in this dataset as ELS and OELS where only 5 year agreements. Full metadata can be viewed on [data.gov.uk].
Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme Discovery Grant Focal Areas (England)

The main source data used to produce this layer was central grid site locations provisioned by NCPGS grant recipients as to the location of their Discovery grant investigations. These central grid references were converted to XY co-ordinates and enlarged to a buffer zone of 2.5km in ArcGIS Pro. Datasets used: NCPGS Discovery Grant - NE, OS Mastermap - OS Full metadata available at: [Data.gov.uk] ──────────────┬───────────────────────────┬───────────────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Column Heading│Full Name │Format │Description ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── OBJECTID │Object ID │Character (100)│Default value uniquely identifying the row ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Shape │Shape │Character (100)│Default value ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Proj_name │Project name │Character (100)│Name of the NCPGS Discovery project ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Proj_id │Project ID │Character (100)│Project specific identifier code ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Site_name │Site Name │Character (100)│Name of the site within a Discovery project ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Grnt_type │Grant type │Character (100)│Type of NCPGS grant funding (Discovery or Restoration) ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Proj_orgn │Project lead organisation │Character (100)│Organisation leading the Discovery project ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Site_orgn │Site lead organisation │Character (100)│Organisation leading the particular site within a Discovery project ──────────────┼───────────────────────────┼───────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Grid_ref │Central grid site reference│Character (100)│Central grid site reference of the site ──────────────┴───────────────────────────┴───────────────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
GCN Risk Zones (Shropshire)

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].
Local Nature Recovery Strategy Areas (England)

This is a spatial dataset that describes the geographic extent and location of the 48 Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) areas for the whole of England and the Responsible Authorities for each area as determined by the Secretary of State (2021 Environment |Act (section 104)). Each Responsible Authority will be publishing the LNRS for their defined area. LNRS areas do not overlap. This dataset shows the boundaries for each of the 48 LNRS areas in England. Required by Responsible, Supporting Authorities and a wide spectrum of other stakeholders, both national and local, who wish to take part in the consultation phase of LNRS creation. The LNRS boundaries were created from Ordnance Survey Boundary-Line data (the District, Metropolitan district, Unitary authority - layer of OS Boundary-Line). As such they are OGL but OS copyright should be acknowledged - please see OS statement below: The terms and conditions on which Boundary-Line is made available to you and your organisation are contained within Open Government Licence which allows you to use Boundary-Line in any way and for any purpose. We simply ask that you acknowledge us with: "Contains OS data © Crown Copyright [and database right] (Year)". Attribution descriptions: ──────────────┬──────────┬─────────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Column Heading│Full Name │Format │Description ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── FID │FID │Double │System field with object ID ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── LNRS_ID │LNRS_ID │Text(10) │LNRS area ID (01 - 48) ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Name │Name │Text(50) │Name of the LNRS area ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Resp_Auth │Resp_Auth │Text(100)│Name of the responible authority for the LNRS area ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Status │Status │Text(25) │Whether the LNRS is "In preparation" or "Published (final)" ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── LNRS_Link │LNRS_Link │Text(254)│URL link to Responsible Authority published LNRS site ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Leng │Shape_Leng│Double │Length of LNRS perimeter boundary (in metres) ──────────────┼──────────┼─────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Shape_Area │Shape_Area│Double │Length of LNRS area (in square metres) ──────────────┴──────────┴─────────┴─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Full metadata can be viewed on [environment.data.gov.uk].