Soil physico-chemical properties 1978 [Countryside Survey]

This dataset consists of soil physico-chemical properties (pH and loss on ignition) from soils sampled across Great Britain in 1978. The Countryside Survey is a unique study or 'audit' of the natural resources of the UK's countryside. The sample sites are chosen from a stratified random sample, based on a 15 by 15 km grid of GB. Surveys have been carried out in 1978, 1984, 1990, 1998 and 2007 by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, with repeated visits to the majority of squares. The countryside is sampled and surveyed using rigorous scientific methods, allowing us to compare new results with those from previous surveys. In this way we can detect the gradual and subtle changes that occur in the UK's countryside over time. In addition to soil data, habitat areas, vegetation species data, linear habitat data, and freshwater habitat data are also gathered by Countryside Survey. Full details about this dataset can be found at https://doi.org/10.5285/85c71959-0f7c-4f04-b3a7-152673107a85

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Metadata Language: English (en)

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Dataset Reference Date (): 2016-06-29

Dataset Reference Date (): 1978-10-01

Identifier: https://catalogue.ceh.ac.uk/id/85c71959-0f7c-4f04-b3a7-152673107a85

Identifier: doi: / 10.5285/85c71959-0f7c-4f04-b3a7-152673107a85

Other citation details: Bunce, R.G.H, Hornung, M., Hatton, A., Stevens, P.A., Cummins, R., French, D. (2016). Soil physico-chemical properties 1978 [Countryside Survey]. NERC Environmental Information Data Centre 10.5285/85c71959-0f7c-4f04-b3a7-152673107a85

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology - Bunce, R.G.H

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology - Hornung, M.

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology - Hatton, A.

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology - Stevens, P.A.

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology - Cummins, R.

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology - French, D.

NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Claire Wood

NERC Environmental Information Data Centre

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

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Soil

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Soil
Environmental survey
Great Britain

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Other constraints: © Database Right/Copyright UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. All rights reserved

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Other constraints: The following acknowledgement shall be used on all copies of the data, publications and reports, including use in presentations to any audience. 'Countryside Survey data owned by NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology'

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Other constraints: If you reuse this data, you should cite: Bunce, R.G.H, Hornung, M., Hatton, A., Stevens, P.A., Cummins, R., French, D. (2016). Soil physico-chemical properties 1978 [Countryside Survey]. NERC Environmental Information Data Centre https://doi.org/10.5285/85c71959-0f7c-4f04-b3a7-152673107a85

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Topic category

Environment

Begin date: 1977-05-01

End date: 1978-10-01

Code: OSGB 1936 / British National Grid

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Dataset Reference Date (): 2010-12-08

Statement: Soil samples were collected in the summers of 1977 and 1978 by field surveyors. Data were recorded from up to 256 1km squares sited across Britain, selected by random stratified sample. Samples were analysed according to standardised protocols at the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Merlewood in 1977 and 1978. data are managed by the Centre for Ecology ad Hydrology.

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Metadata Language: English (en)

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Metadata Date: 2021-06-25T18:36:47

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Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, Bailrigg , Lancaster , LA1 4AP , UK

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