ALCR05897: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Slough, 1989-1999

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

Use Cases

• Classifying land quality for agricultural planning based on the detailed ALC grading system.
• Mapping soil characteristics and land grades at a site-specific level based on the survey reports and maps.
• Analyzing historical land use potential for environmental impact assessments based on the 1989-1999 survey period.

Strengths

• Original survey data collected by a government ministry (MAFF) between 1989 and 1999.
• Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 land into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
• Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.

Limitations

• Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific site and survey period.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), provided via Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, conducted between 1989 and 1999.

Time Range

1989-1999

Geography

Slough, Ditton Park Farm (Slough BLP Site 20), England.