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BLS Mapping Scheme dataset, 1750-2009

Dataset homepage

Citation

British Lichen Society (2017). BLS Mapping Scheme dataset, 1750-2009. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/glbi05 accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-05-17.

Description

Lichen distribution data at 10km square level, distinguishing records from before and since 1960.

Purpose

To collate data on lichen distributions.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

The data included in these maps has been verified by experts in the British Lichen Society. However, it is summary data and further detail and professional advice should be sought before it is used in contentious circumstances.

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 Britain and Ireland, however surveys have been targetted on particular habitats and geographical areas at different times and the coverage is not complete. The absence of a record does not necessarily imply that the species is absent from that square. Records are at 10km precision.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
British Lichen Society
c/o Lichen Herbarium, Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
GB
homepage: http://www.britishlichensociety.org.uk
metadata author
British Lichen Society
c/o Lichen Herbarium, Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
GB
homepage: http://www.britishlichensociety.org.uk
distributor
NBN Atlas
Unit F, 14 - 18 St Mary's Gate, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PF
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Dr Janet Simkin
administrative point of contact
email: datamanager@britishlichensociety.org.uk
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