PLA Local Nature Reserves: Designated Areas for Wildlife and Public Access in the UK

Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are designated for both people and wildlife, offering opportunities to study or enjoy nature. The dataset is designated by the London Borough of Hackney under Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The record was last updated on 2026-07-08 13:31:07.213844.

Use Cases

• Map public access to green spaces based on the designation for people and wildlife.
• Analyze conservation area networks based on the nature reserve status.
• Study local authority land management policies based on the legal designation framework.

Strengths

• Designation is based on a specific legal framework: Section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.
• The dataset is associated with a specific authoritative organization: the London Borough of Hackney.
• The record has a precise last updated timestamp: 2026-07-08 13:31:07.213844.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

London Borough of Hackney

Collection Method

Designated by local authority under specific legislation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:07.213844; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely covers areas within the jurisdiction of the London Borough of Hackney, UK.