ALCC04090: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Guyhirn and Rings End
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Guyhirn and Rings End sites, collected by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It uses the grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication, with Grade 3 subdivided into subgrades 3a and 3b.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed ALC grading methodology described.
Analyze soil characteristics and quality using the available sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Map land use suitability at varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning.
Study historical land quality trends for specific sites surveyed between 1989 and 1999.
Strengths
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving historical survey methodology.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data is from a specific time period (1989-1999) and may not reflect current conditions.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (UK), Natural England, Ordnance Survey.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys with mapping and soil analysis, following the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology.