WWNP Floodplain 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 Floodplain Woodland Planting Potential is our best estimate of locations where tree planting on the floodplain may be possible, and effective to attenuate flooding. The dataset is designed to support signposting of areas of floodplain not already wooded. The dataset is based upon fluvial Flood Zone 2 of the Flood Map for Planning. 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 modelled data and open constraints data, and is therefore 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
Categories
Use limitation statement
There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.
Licence
Open Government LicenceAttribution statement
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. All rights reserved.
Technical information
Update frequency
asNeeded
Lineage
The Environment Agency’s Flood Map for Planning (2016) - Flood Zone 2 (0.1% AEP) was used to delineate areas close to the watercourse in the floodplain which may be suitable for tree planting. The ‘Woodland Constraints’ data was then applied, masking existing woodland, watercourses, peat, roads, rail and urban areas.
Spatial information
Coordinate reference system
http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/27700Geographic extent
- Latitude from: 49.943 to 55.816
- Longitude from: -6.236 to 2.072
Metadata information
Language
English
Metadata identifier
d1b028b8-6090-4621-8645-034f01b32403
Published by
Environment Agency
Contact publisher
Defra Data Services ForumDataset reference dates
Creation date
01 September 2017
Revision date
30 May 2024
Publication date
09 January 2017
Period
- From: 01 September 2017
- To: 01 January 2030
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Data and Supporting Information
Data services and download by area of interest | Link | Action |
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Download data by area of interest | N/A | Open link |
ArcGIS Online Feature Service | Open link | |
ArcGIS Online Tile Service (all woodland categories combined) | Open link | |
WWNP Floodplain Woodland Potential WMS | Copy link | Preview |
WWNP Floodplain Woodland Potential WFS | Copy link | N/A |
OGC API - Features service | Copy link | Open link |
Full downloads and supporting documentation | Format | Action |
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WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-FGDB.zip | ZIP | Download |
WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-GML.zip | ZIP | Download |
WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-MID_MIF.zip | ZIP | Download |
WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-SHP.zip | ZIP | Download |
WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-TAB.zip | ZIP | Download |