ALCL07996: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Washington, Sunderland
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Description
Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCL07996 contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports for the site 'Washington, Land at A1290 (Sunderland UDP)'. The data was collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food using the grading methodology described in 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. Surveys were mapped at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, and some include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil quality variations using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions mentioned for some surveys.
Map land use suitability for planning purposes based on the scanned original maps with Grade 3 subdivisions (3a, 3b).
Study historical land classification practices from the 1989-1999 survey period conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Strengths
Data follows the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Some surveys contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data is derived from scanned original paper maps, which may affect digital usability.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), provided via Natural England and the Government Digital Service.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted by MAFF, resulting in paper maps and reports that were later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data collected between 1989 and 1999; last update date is unknown.
Geography
Washington, Land at A1290 (Sunderland UDP), England