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WWNP Riparian Woodland Potential

Summary

This dataset has been produced as part of the Mapping Potential for Working with Natural Processes research project (SC150005). The project created a toolbox of mapped data and methods which enable operational staff in England to identify potential locations for Working with Natural Processes (WWNP). Data has been produced for each intervention covered by the project. The final outputs include the following datasets: • Floodplain Woodland Planting Potential • Riparian Woodland Planting Potential • Wider Catchment Woodland • Floodplain Reconnection Potential • Runoff Attenuation Features 3.3% AEP • Runoff Attenuation Features 1% AEP • Woodland Constraints WWNP Riparian Woodland Potential is our best estimate of locations where tree planting may be possible on smaller floodplains close to flow pathways, and effective to attenuate flooding. The dataset is designed to support signposting of riparian areas not already wooded. The dataset is based upon a 50m buffer of available OS Open Data river networks. A set of open access constraints data was used to erase areas which contained existing woodland, watercourses, peat, roads, rail and urban locations. The information provided is largely based on open data, and is indicative rather than specific. Locations identified may have more recent building or land use than available data indicates. It is important to note that land ownership and change to flood risk have not been considered, and it may be necessary to model the impacts of significant planting. Further information on the Working with Natural Processes project, including a mapping user guide, can be found in the reports published here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-with-natural-processes-to-reduce-flood-risk㴽

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Use limitation statement

There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.

Attribution statement

© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. All rights reserved.

Technical information

Update frequency

asNeeded

Lineage

A 50m buffer was created around OS river network datasets to identify potential locations for riparian tree planting. This data used included: OS OpenMap - Surface Water Line, OS OpenMap - Surface Water Area and OS Open Rivers (2016). The ‘Woodland Constraints’ data was then applied, masking existing woodland, watercourses, peat, roads, rail and urban areas.

Spatial information

Geographic extent

  • Latitude from: 49.943 to 55.816
  • Longitude from: -6.236 to 2.072
Metadata information

Language

English

Metadata identifier

960926b5-84e7-45f0-a38f-8ef58004820e


Published by

Environment Agency

Contact publisher

Defra Data Services Forum

Dataset reference dates

Creation date

01 September 2017

Revision date

N/A

Publication date

N/A

Period

  • From: 01 September 2017
  • To: 01 January 2030

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Data and Supporting Information
Data services and download by area of interestLinkAction
Download data by area of interestN/AOpen link
ArcGIS Online Feature ServiceOpen link
ArcGIS Online Tile Service (all woodland categories combined)Open link
WWNP Riparian Woodland Potential WMSCopy linkPreview
WWNP Riparian Woodland Potential WFSCopy linkN/A
OGC API - Features serviceCopy linkOpen link
Full downloads and supporting documentationFormatAction
WWNPRiparianWoodlandPotential-FGDB.zipZIPDownload
WWNPRiparianWoodlandPotential-GML.zipZIPDownload
WWNPRiparianWoodlandPotential-MID_MIF.zipZIPDownload
WWNPRiparianWoodlandPotential-SHP.zipZIPDownload
WWNPRiparianWoodlandPotential-TAB.zipZIPDownload