Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR11193
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Description
Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) site survey data for Darenth, Blackdale Farm, collected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The dataset includes scanned original paper maps and survey reports for sites surveyed in detail between 1989 and 1999, using the grading methodology from 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales'. For some surveys, unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions are also available.
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 varying scales (from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000) for regional planning and environmental assessments.
Compare land classification subgrades (3a and 3b within Grade 3) for detailed agricultural suitability studies.
Strengths
Data is based on the established 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology, providing a standardized grading system.
Includes detailed subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b, offering finer granularity for analysis.
Contains original scanned maps and reports, preserving the primary survey documentation.
Some surveys include unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions, providing raw observational data.
Limitations
Row count, file formats, and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to the specific survey sites and the 1989-1999 collection period.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999, producing paper maps and reports which were later scanned.
Time Range
1989 to 1999
Freshness
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Geography
Darenth, Blackdale Farm (specific site in England)