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Local Nature Reserves (LNR)
Resource ID
5bf09eaa-97d7-4c39-91ab-94c59d9fff31
Title
Local Nature Reserves (LNR)
Date
July 24, 2024, midnight, Publication Date
Abstract
This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in Wales. Local Nature Reserves are established and managed by local authorities, following consultation with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. For a site to become an LNR it must have natural features of special interest to the local area, and the authority must either have a legal interest in the land or have an agreement with the owner to manage the land as a reserve. LNR prove to be useful not only to protect habitats and wildlife but increase people's awareness of their environment. They are places where children can learn about nature, and they are often situated in or near urban areas. Please refer to Countryside Act 1949 for reasons for capture of original designation. With the coming of GIS and its use in government departments and commercial companies mobilising the data in this way, advances the protection of these sites and the efficiency of decision making. The LNRs have been designated over a number of years, from 1970 to the present day, and are on-going. Attribution statement Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right.
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Point of Contact
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None
Type
not filled
Restrictions
None
License
Open Government Licence for Public Sector Information
Language
en
Temporal Extent
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Supplemental Information
Data Quality
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Extent
  • x0: 198342.25
  • x1: 351397.23
  • y0: 164529.43
  • y1: 394574.560000001
Spatial Reference System Identifier
EPSG:27700
Keywords
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Category
Environment
Regions
Global