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CSGN - Integrated Habitat Networks
The approach employs a detailed desk study using digital data within a geographic information system (GIS) to identify Integrates Habitat Networks (IHNs). The spatial position and extent of functional integrated habitat networks were determined through a landscape ecology model from the BEETLE (Biological and Environmental Evaluation Tools for Landscape Ecology) suite of tools.
The BEETLE least-cost focal species approach negates the need to carry out a vast number of individual species analyses. The selection of the habitats to be modelled, and the species used to inform the analysis, were identified through a series of expert stakeholder workshops. The outputs can support the planning process, help prioritise conservation effort, prevent further fragmentation of biodiversity and aid connectivity of semi natural habitats.
BEETLE model analysis has been well referenced (Watts et al., 2005) and used in a variety of projects such as developing forest habitat networks across Scotland. The application of IHNs is the first time that the multiple habitat network approach has been used to solicit planning and development programmes in key areas.
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Identification info
- Metadata Language
- English
- Character set
- UTF8
- Dataset Reference Date (Creation)
- 2011-04-15
- Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
- 2011-04-19
- Dataset Reference Date (Revision)
- 2012-12-01
- Identifier
- CSGN_IHN
- Presentation form
- Digital map
- Maintenance and update frequency
- Irregular
- Resource format
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Name Version Shapefile
Arcmap 9.2
- Keywords
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habitats
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ecology
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GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
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Habitats and biotopes
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Bio-geographical regions
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Species distribution
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- Limitations on Public Access
- Other restrictions
- Other constraints
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Available under an OS Open Data licence. You must always use the following attribution statement to acknowledge the source of the information: Copyright NatureScot Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right (year)
- Use constraints
- Other restrictions
- Other constraints
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no restriction
- Spatial representation type
- Vector
- Distance
- 10 urn:ogc:def:uom:EPSG::9001
- Topic category
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- Biota
- Extent
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GB-SCT
ISO3166-2 2006-06-06
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Temporal reference
Temporal extent
- Begin
- 2010
- End
- 2012
Temporal extent
- Reference system identifier
- urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::27700
Distribution Information
Data format
- Data format
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Name Version ESRI Shapefile
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Transfer options
- Resource Locator
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Protocol Resource Locator Name OGC:WMS-1.3.0-http-get-map
https://ogc.nature.scot/geoserver/habitatsandspecies/wms?request=getcapabilities&service=WMS NatureScot Habitats and Species WMS
OGC:WFS-1.0.0-http-get-capabilities
https://ogc.nature.scot/geoserver/habitatsandspecies/wfs?request=getcapabilities&service=WFS NatureScot Habitats and Species WFS
WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download
https://gis-downloads.nature.scot/CSGN-IHN_SCOTLAND_GPKG_27700.zip Geopackage (EPSG:27700)
WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download
https://gis-downloads.nature.scot/CSGN-IHN_SCOTLAND_SHP_27700.zip ESRI Shapefiles (EPSG:27700)
WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download
https://gis-downloads.nature.scot/CSGN-IHN_SCOTLAND_MPK_27700.zip ArcGIS Desktop Map package
WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download
https://gis-downloads.nature.scot/CSGN-IHN_SCOTLAND_MPKX_27700.zip ArcGIS Pro Map map package
WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link
https://opendata.nature.scot/maps/snh::csgn-2011-integrated-habitat-networks/about NatureScot OpenData Hub
Data quality info
- Quality Scope
- Dataset
- Statement
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A landcover was created using OSMasterMap, available phase1 and NVC data and the Forestry Commissions' Native Woodlands Survey of Scotland. A Delphi process was carried out to ascertain the resistance of the different landcover types, edge effect and minimum core habitat of each of the network types and the dispersal distances.
Delphi is a structured process. The questionnaires are sent to a pre-selected group of experts who anonymously rank their preferences. Delphi is characteristically repetitive with experts being consulted at least twice so that they can reconsider their original answers in light of information they receive from the other experts during the controlled feedback. Questions are formulated so that answers can be processed quantitatively. Each of the iterative consultations is called a round and rounds continue until stable responses between rounds are achieved. All opinions are aggregated to form part of the answer. Group interaction is anonymous to avoid the potential of individual expert opinions being unduly influenced by the personalities or status of other participating experts while controlled feedback is mediated by coordinator(s) so that irrelevant information is removed from the process (Landeta, J. 2006. "Current validity of the Delphi method in social sciences" Technological Forecasting & Social Change 73:467-482., Novakowski, N. and Wellar, B. 2008. "Using the Delphi technique in normative planning research: methodological design considerations", Environment and Planning A, 40:1485-1500).
In addition to the dispersal distances derived from the Delphi process all networks were also run at 2km as a maximum dispersal event and to allow for comparability both between networks and with earlier versions of the analysis.
SNH - 2013-01-15
- Acid grassland network generated by SNH staff following methodology used by Forest Research in other networks.
Metadata
- File identifier
- 6615f76e-ce17-4b2d-aa9f-c0cb5b1a0b64 XML
- Metadata Language
- English
- Resource type
- Dataset
- Metadata Date
- 2023-07-20T13:44:14
- Metadata standard name
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UK GEMINI
- Metadata standard version
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2.3
Point of contact
- Individual name
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Duncan Blake
- Organisation name
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NatureScot
- Position name
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GI Analyst
- Voice
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01224 654335
- Delivery point
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17 Rubislaw Terrace
- City
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Aberdeen
- Postal code
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AB10 1XE
- Country
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United Kingdom
- Electronic mail address
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duncan.blake@nature.sco duncan.blake@nature.scot
- Role
- Point of contact
