Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR00897
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Description
Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR00897 is a site survey for the Haddenham area in Aylesbury Vale. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports created by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some surveys, with maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
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 soil pit descriptions.
Map land-use suitability for planning purposes based on the geospatial boundaries and land grades.
Compare historical land classification from the 1989-1999 period with contemporary data.
Strengths
Uses the established grading methodology from the 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, providing primary source material.
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), provided by Natural England.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection occurred between 1989 and 1999; last update is unknown.