Distribution of Butterflies in Greater Manchester
Citation
Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (2017). Distribution of Butterflies in Greater Manchester. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/aajx9t accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-20.Description
Records of butterflies held by GMEU for Greater Manchester. The data set does not include any Protected, UK Biodiversity Priority Species or any Invasive Non Native Species (as defined by the Environment Agency).Purpose
The dataset is a subset of the data held by GMEU. The dataset was created to inform the Greater Manchester Biodiversity Action Plan, the local wildlife site system and planning decisions within the county.Sampling Description
Quality Control
a) Grid references have been checked against the original site descriptions. Erronious grid references, where identified, have been corrected. b) The entire dataset has been checked using the NBN record cleaner. c) Duplicate records have been removed where the species, grid ref, site, date, abundance and comments match. d) The entire dataset has been verified by the Greater Manchester butterfly recorder Peter HardyMethod steps
- Largely records compiled from local naturalists. All records have been through a basic validation process by GMEU ecologists before entry. The entire dataset has also been externally verified by Peter Hardy, the Greater Manchester butterfly recorder.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Greater Manchester with a small proportion of records from bordering districts. The majority of records have a 6 figure or greater accuracy.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorGreater Manchester Ecology Unit
Clarence Arcade, Stamford Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside
homepage: http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologyunit
metadata author
Greater Manchester Ecology Unit
Clarence Arcade, Stamford Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside
homepage: http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologyunit
distributor
NBN Atlas
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Suzanne Waymont
administrative point of contact
email: suzanne.waymont@tameside.gov.uk