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Non Native Species Across Wales (1989 to 2012)

Dataset homepage

Citation

Natural Resources Wales (2023). Non Native Species Across Wales (1989 to 2012). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ekppsa accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-07.

Description

This dataset contains species distrubution for non native species across Wales. Any non-native species present in a sample were recorded when they were of the target group, for example Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus lenisculus) in a benthic invertebrate sample or Canadian pondweed (Elodea Canadensis) in a plant survey. Other non-native species are recorded when seen at or around monitoring sites. At the time of surveying between 1970s and 2012, non-native species did not have a specific monitoring programme. Formally known as AfA 226.

Purpose

The aim of this data capture was to monitor the distribution of non-native species across Wales.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

Records collected before 1990 are ad hoc and quality is specific to the record. More recent records are checked and surveyors are trained in the identification of non-native species. We are most confident in records from 2009 onwards.

Method steps

  1. This dataset was created during species monitoring surveys. The primary purpose of this data capture was to monitor the distribution of aquatic and riparian species. Whilst these surveys were conducted the location and date of surveys which included non-native species was also recorded making up this non native species dataset.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Wales.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
Natural Resources Wales
Maes y Ffynnon
Bangor Gwynedd
LL57 2DW
email: nbnadmin@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
homepage: https://naturalresources.wales/splash?orig=/
metadata author
Natural Resources Wales
Maes y Ffynnon
Bangor Gwynedd
LL57 2DW
email: nbnadmin@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
homepage: https://naturalresources.wales/splash?orig=/
distributor
NBN Atlas
Unit F, 14 - 18 St Mary's Gate, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PF
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
NRW NBN Administrator
administrative point of contact
position: editor
email: nbnadmin@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
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