ALCR09498: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey for Woking, 1989-1999
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Description
Post-1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Woking, Ducketts Farm site, produced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, with soil data and pit descriptions available for some surveys. It is provided by the Government Digital Service and sourced from Natural England and Ordnance Survey.
Use Cases
Classify agricultural land capability based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
Analyze historical soil characteristics and land quality based on the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
Map land use suitability for planning or conservation based on the detailed ALC grades, including subgrades 3a and 3b.
Study changes in land classification over time by comparing this survey with other temporal datasets.
Strengths
Data uses the current grading methodology as described in the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, providing finer detail.
Original maps and reports are available, providing primary source material.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Government Digital Service (platform), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys with mapping at scales from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000, typically 1:10,000.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
Data collection period is 1989-1999; last update date is unknown.