ALCC01596i: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Nottingham

Natural England provides the Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCC01596i. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for a site near Nottingham, M1, Junction 26, surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some surveys, using the grading methodology from the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land capability based on the official grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific sites based on the unedited sample point soils data.
• Map land use suitability for planning or conservation based on the detailed site survey maps.
• Study historical land quality changes in England based on surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Strengths

• Uses the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
• Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer detail.
• Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey record.

Limitations

• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted by MAFF.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Survey data is from 1989-1999; dataset update frequency is unknown.

Geography

Specific site near Nottingham, M1, Junction 26, England.