Agricultural Land Classification detailed Post 1988 survey ALCR15795
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Description
Uckfield in East Sussex, England, is the focus of this detailed Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and reports from site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, using the grading methodology described in the official guidelines. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some sites, with maps at scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:50,000.
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 for planning and environmental impact assessments based on the scanned geospatial maps.
Study historical land use and classification changes in a specific UK region between 1989 and 1999.
Strengths
Uses the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' grading methodology.
Includes the subdivision of Grade 3 into subgrades 3a and 3b for more granular analysis.
Contains original survey materials, including scanned maps and reports, from a defined period (1989-1999).
Provides unedited soil sample point data and pit descriptions for some surveys.
Limitations
Row count, column names, and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Maps are at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000), which may affect consistency for spatial analysis.
Provenance
Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Natural England; Ordnance Survey.
Collection Method
Detailed site surveys with soil sampling and mapping, following official ALC guidelines.