Ickworth Estate species data held by The National Trust
Citation
National Trust (2018). Ickworth Estate species data held by The National Trust. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ysjwcc accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-04-19.Description
The Ickworth Estate (723 ha) has been owned by The National Trust since 1956. Records in this dataset are derived from information submitted to The National Trust property. The majority of the data were collected by staff, volunteers and from visiting experts.Purpose
The data were, and continue to be, acquired to compile the species list of Ickworth. Species data are also used to assess the conservation status of the property and the effects of changes in the site management or environment.Sampling Description
Quality Control
The quality and depth of data held are variable between taxonomic groups and there are no data for several taxa. Vascular plants and some of the insect group are recorded more frequently.Method steps
- The records include observations of species from fieldwork and submitted to The National Trust. The records are compiled from many sources and do not conform to any one method.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The dataset is for the 723 hectares of land owned by The National Trust at Ickworth, West Suffolk.
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Contacts
originatorNational Trust
Heelis Kemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2NA
email: gordon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk
homepage: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
metadata author
National Trust
Heelis Kemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2NA
email: gordon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk
homepage: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
distributor
NBN Atlas
Unit F, 14 - 18 St Mary's Gate, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PF
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Gordon Barker
administrative point of contact
email: gordon.barker@nationaltrust.org.uk