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BLS Lichen Database: Scotland 1700-2016

Dataset homepage

Citation

British Lichen Society (2022). BLS Lichen Database: Scotland 1700-2016. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tbig5c accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-07-14.

Description

A collation of the available lichen records for sites in Scotland from 1700 to January 2017, for purposes of conservation, future monitoring and research. Habitat and substrate information is included where available.

Purpose

To collate data on lichen distribution, changes over time, and the conservation value of particular sites

Sampling Description

Quality Control

The dataset has been validated and verified by experts, and also checked using the NBN Record Cleaner. However, some errors of identification or location are bound to remain. Also, this dataset should not be regarded as having comprehensive geographic or taxonomic coverage. The absence of a record does not necessarily indicate absence of the lichen. Presence and absence data should be checked against original sources before use in contentious circumstances, and specialist advice sought where appropriate.

Method steps

  1. The dataset has been compiled from field and herbarium records, and verified by specialist review.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

The dataset covers the whole of Scotland including the northern and western isles, however surveys have been targeted on particular habitats and geographical areas at different times and the coverage of available records is not complete. The majority of the records are collated with summary 10km or 1km grid references, but some more recent data has six or eight figure grid references.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
British Lichen Society
metadata author
British Lichen Society
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Dr Janet Simkin
administrative point of contact
email: datamanager@britishlichensociety.org.uk
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