ALCC02394c: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Halesworth (1989-1999)
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Halesworth, East Of Hill Farm Road site in Waveney District. The data includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for individual sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines. For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and quality for specific sites using the available unedited sample point and soil pit data.
Map land use suitability for planning and environmental impact assessments based on the geospatial survey maps.
Study historical land classification changes in England between 1989 and 1999 using this detailed survey series.
Strengths
Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology, ensuring a consistent grading framework.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer granularity for analysis.
For some surveys, provides unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions, offering raw observational details.
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 covers the period 1989 to 1999; last update for the dataset is unknown.
Geography
Halesworth, East Of Hill Farm Road, Waveney District, England.