WWT 'Wetlands for Urban Wellbeing' potential summarised by GB census area (LSOA/Data Zone)

This dataset summarises WWT's mapped indicative 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' potential at the census area ([LSOA]/[Data Zone]) level, and contains the relative ranking of census areas by the level of 'demand' for wetlands that provide wellbeing benefits to those who visit. This map contains information directly linked to the WWT ['wetlands for urban wellbeing' potential map]. It is recommended that the layer is viewed together with this map (a) because it contains a summary of this indicative wetland potential at the census area level, and (b) the relative rankings provide guidance on where the wellbeing benefits of urban wetlands are likely to be the greatest i.e. it can be used to prioritise wetland creation in areas where there is most need. The ranking is based on a range of criteria linked to flood vulnerability, existing access to greenspaces and the levels of mental health conditions of the population. Full details of the methodology can be found [here]. WWT are calling for the creation of 100,000 hectares of new and restored wetlands in the UK by 2050. This dataset is a part of [WWT’s Roadmap to 100,000 hectares project], which aims to assess both the spatial and economic potential for large-scale wetland restoration targeted at tackling some of the key issues faced by UK society. The work has a particular focus on four themes where wetlands can provide solutions, namely (1) wetlands for carbon storage (specifically saltmarsh for blue carbon), (2) wetlands for urban wellbeing, (3) wetlands for flood resilience, and (4) wetlands for water quality. Wetland potential for [water quality], [carbon storage], [flood resilience] and [urban wellbeing] has been mapped. Attribute table explanation: ──────────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heading │Description ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── geo_code │Census area (LSOA\Data Zone) identifier ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── name │Census area (LSOA\Data Zone) name ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── sum_Area_H│Total mapped area of potential 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' in the census area, in hectares ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Polygon_Co│Number of potential 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' polygons in the census area ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── p_perc │Percentage cover of potential 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' in the census area ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rank_ENG │Relative demand for potential 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' by census area; the larger the number the lower the demand ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rank_WAL │Relative demand for potential 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' by census area; the larger the number the lower the demand ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rank_Sco │Relative demand for potential 'wetlands for urban wellbeing' by census area; the larger the number the lower the demand ──────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Country │UK country in which the census area is located ──────────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────