4eb72a68-4b4d-11f0-a545-1e9bca0a32a5 en utf8 dataset Geography & Technology pointOfContact Geography & Technology author 2026-02-17T09:37:29Z ISO 19115:2003 - Geographic information - Metadata ISO 19115:2003 4326 EPSG 6.11 geonode:gwent_levels_boundary Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z publication date mapDigital Policy 9 of Future Wales: The National Plan 2040 (the National Development Framework, hereafter referred to as ‘Future Wales’) identifies the Gwent Levels as one of nine National Natural Resources Areas (NNRAs) across Wales. Policy 9 of Future Wales sets out a requirement for Welsh Government to work with key partners to ensure: the enhancement of biodiversity, the resilience of ecosystems, and the provision of green infrastructure. Policy 9 is about more than simply protecting individual designated or protected sites and species. It focuses on creating a connected network of habitats across the wider landscape—linking sites such as SSSIs with other natural areas so wildlife can move freely between them. A well‑connected ecological network is far stronger and more resilient than isolated habitat patches, enabling species to move more easily, adapt to changing conditions, and support the long‑term health of ecosystems. The Welsh Government is consulting on draft Strategic Planning Guidance to support the implementation of Policy 9 for the Gwent Levels NNRA. The layer defines the spatial extent of the NNRA for the purposes of the draft Guidance. It serves as the definitive source for all planning policy and development management decisions relating to the NNRA. The draft Guidance also includes Resilient Ecological Network (REN) mapping for the Gwent Levels. This identifies Core Zones—such as SSSIs—and the Nature Recovery Zones that connect and strengthen them. The REN mapping has been collaboratively developed by NRW’s South East and South Central Area Statement teams in partnership with local and regional stakeholders. Together, the Guidance and mapping provide a clear narrative on how the Gwent Levels NNRA designation and REN mapping should be applied in planning decisions, as well as in the preparation of both strategic and local development plans.   completed Geography & Technology originator ESRI Shapefile 1.0 Global place license Open Government Licence for Public Sector Information (OGL): (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/) en utf8 -3.148045673888819 -2.6544277958754416 51.4752766486708 51.63465110867289 https://datamap.gov.wales WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Online link to the 'Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary' description on GeoNode /static/geonode/img/missing_thumb.png?v=747ec779 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .png Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (Thumbnail Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WMS&request=GetLegendGraphic&format=image/png&WIDTH=20&HEIGHT=20&LAYER=geonode:gwent_levels_boundary&STYLE=gwent_levels_boundary&version=1.3.0&sld_version=1.1.0&legend_options=fontAntiAliasing:true;fontSize:12;forceLabels:on WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .png Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (Legend Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=dxf&srs=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .dxf Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (DXF Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=gpkg&srs=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .gpkg Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (OGC Geopackage Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=SHAPE-ZIP&srs=EPSG%3A27700&format_options=charset%3AUTF-8 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .zip Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (Zipped Shapefile Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=json&srs=EPSG%3A27700&srsName=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .json Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (GeoJSON Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=excel&srs=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .excel Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (Excel Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=csv&srs=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .csv Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (CSV Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=text%2Fxml%3B+subtype%3Dgml%2F3.1.1&srs=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .gml Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (GML 3.1.1 Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WFS&version=1.0.0&request=GetFeature&typename=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&outputFormat=gml2&srs=EPSG%3A27700 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .gml Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (GML 2.0 Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WMS&request=GetMap&layers=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&format=image%2Fpng&height=550&width=1080&srs=EPSG%3A27700&bbox=320635.65625%2C175767.0625%2C354649.28125%2C193075.578125 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .png Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (PNG Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WMS&request=GetMap&layers=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&format=application%2Fpdf&height=550&width=1080&srs=EPSG%3A27700&bbox=320635.65625%2C175767.0625%2C354649.28125%2C193075.578125 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .pdf Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (PDF Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows?service=WMS&request=GetMap&layers=geonode%3Agwent_levels_boundary&format=image%2Fjpeg&height=550&width=1080&srs=EPSG%3A27700&bbox=320635.65625%2C175767.0625%2C354649.28125%2C193075.578125 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .jpg Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (JPEG Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/download/7615 WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download .zip Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary (Original dataset Format) https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows OGC:WFS geonode:gwent_levels_boundary Service - Provides Layer: Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary https://datamap.gov.wales/geoserver/ows OGC:WMS geonode:gwent_levels_boundary Service - Provides Layer: Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area Boundary dataset