Habitat Networks for Purple Moor Grass & Rush Pasture in England

A habitat network map for Purple Moor Grass & Rush Pasture in England, developed by Natural England. The data applies ecological principles to identify existing habitat patches, associated habitats, and zones for potential restoration or enhancement. The dataset was last updated on 2026-07-13.

Use Cases

• Identify priority areas for habitat restoration based on the 'Restorable habitat' and 'Habitat creation' components.
• Plan landscape-scale conservation corridors using the 'Network Enhancement Zones' and 'Fragmentation Action Zone'.
• Assess ecological mosaics and connectivity for species associated with Purple Moor Grass & Rush Pasture using the 'Primary habitat' and 'Associated habitat' layers.

Strengths

• Developed using nationally consistent spatial data, including the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHIv2.2).
• Structured around four distinct habitat components and four network zones, providing a detailed framework for action.
• Created by Natural England, a statutory body responsible for England's natural environment.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified as the last update date is in the future (2026-07-13).

Provenance

Source

Natural England

Collection Method

Likely derived from spatial analysis of the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHIv2.2) and other environmental data layers.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-13 13:02:01.043507

Geography

England