Agricultural Land Classification Survey: Earswick, Nova Scotia Farm (1989-1999)

Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for the Earswick, Nova Scotia Farm site, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps, survey reports, and for some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and uses the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'.

Use Cases

• Classifying agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Mapping land capability and soil characteristics based on scanned survey maps and soil pit descriptions.
• Analyzing historical land use changes for a specific site based on surveys conducted over a defined decade.
• Integrating detailed site-level soil data with broader regional land classification models.

Strengths

• Data collection spans a defined 10-year period from 1989 to 1999.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Contains original survey materials like scanned maps and reports, preserving methodological context.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Maps were created at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency and precision for analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving mapping and soil analysis, with results compiled into reports and maps.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

Last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Earswick, Nova Scotia Farm (specific site in England and Wales)