ALCR00993: Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Iver, NE Land (1989-1999)
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification survey data for the 'Iver, land to NE' site, collected between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports, with land graded according to the official methodology, including the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b. Some surveys also contain unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Use Cases
Classifying agricultural land quality based on the official grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyzing soil characteristics and variability based on available unedited sample point data and soil pit descriptions.
Mapping historical land use suitability for planning and environmental impact studies using the scanned geospatial maps.
Comparing land grades, including the subdivision of Grade 3 into 3a and 3b, across different surveyed sites.
Strengths
Data adheres to the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology, ensuring a standardized grading system.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing more detailed classification than a basic grade.
Some surveys contain supplementary unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions for deeper analysis.
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 (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, with results recorded on paper maps and reports later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.
Geography
Specific site: 'Iver, land to NE' in England and Wales.