ALCR07397: Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification Survey for West Sussex
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Description
West Sussex, England, agricultural land classification data from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and reports, with land graded according to the official methodology, including subdivisions of Grade 3. Data is provided by Natural England and contains Ordnance Survey data.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the official grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze spatial patterns of soil quality and land grades using the scanned geospatial maps.
Model land suitability for different agricultural uses based on the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b.
Integrate historical soil survey data with modern GIS for longitudinal land-use studies.
Strengths
Uses the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
Includes subdivision of Grade 3 land into more detailed subgrades 3a and 3b.
Contains original survey materials such as scanned maps and reports for individual sites.
Limitations
Data collection timeframe (1989-1999) is historical; current conditions may differ.
Map scales vary from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, which may affect consistency of detail.
Sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are only available for some surveys.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England (provider)
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys with soil analysis, mapped at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Last updated date is unknown; data is historical from 1989-1999 surveys.