ALCR01291: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Dinton, 1989-1999
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Dinton site, collected by the 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 is provided by Natural England and contains Ordnance Survey data.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze soil characteristics and variability using the unedited sample point soils data and pit descriptions.
Map land quality at a local scale for planning purposes using the scanned maps at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for more precise land evaluation.
Strengths
Uses the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' publication.
Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b for finer analysis.
Contains original, unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions for some surveys, providing raw observational data.
Limitations
Row count, column definitions, 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 and reports, which may introduce digitization artifacts or limit machine-readability.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (provider).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted by government agricultural experts, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Survey data covers 1989-1999; last update date for the digital record is unknown.