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Howson. T. et al

Physical and ecological characteristics of peatland gully blocks on Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK, 2021

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https://doi.org/10.5285/6ab9c89d-7ba1-4bc8-afc6-c2563f4ff49b
This dataset contains the location, dimension, and ecological characteristics of 492 gully blocks on Kinder Scout, an upland peatland in the UK. Stone and timber dams were installed in 2013-2014 as part of peatland restoration works on Kinder Scout. The survey was undertaken to determine the longer-term (7-8 years) evolution of gully blocks. Location data for dam points was collected using a differential GPS (dGPS). Field measurements of dam dimensions and vegetation were carried out. Some dam characteristics were derived using geospatial methods. Ancillary vegetation data are provided in a separate file to the main dam survey data and can be matched on the dam identification number.
Publication date: 2024-07-16
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Format

Comma-separated values (CSV)

Spatial information

Study area
Spatial representation type
Raster
Spatial reference system
OSGB 1936 / British National Grid

Temporal information

Temporal extent
2021-09-13    to    2021-10-08

Provenance & quality

Dam location was surveyed using a Leica VIVA GS10 GNSS with a rover and base station. Rover and base station data were post-processed in the Leica Infinity software, using Ordnance Survey RINEX data from the Buxton station as the fixed reference point to correct the base station position. Fixed control points were repeat surveyed during each day of surveying and used to determine the 3D quality of surveying. A 3D error of 0.03m was calculated from the repeat survey points.
Dam dimensions, including depths and heights, were measured in the field with a meter rule and level.

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This dataset is available under the terms of the Open Government Licence

Cite this dataset as:
Howson. T.; Allott, T.E.H.; Edokpa, D.; Kay, M.; Johnston, A.R.; Rees, J.L.; Shuttleworth, E.L.; Spencer, T.; Evans, M.G. (2024). Physical and ecological characteristics of peatland gully blocks on Kinder Scout, Peak District, UK, 2021. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/6ab9c89d-7ba1-4bc8-afc6-c2563f4ff49b

Correspondence/contact details

Johnston, A.R.
University of Manchester
 adam.johnston@manchester.ac.uk

Authors

Howson. T.
University of Manchester
Allott, T.E.H.
University of Manchester
Edokpa, D.
University of Manchester
Kay, M.
University of Manchester
Johnston, A.R.
University of Manchester
Rees, J.L.
University of Manchester
Shuttleworth, E.L.
University of Manchester
Spencer, T.
Moors for the Future Partnership
Evans, M.G.
University of Manchester

Other contacts

Custodian
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk
Publisher
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk

Additional metadata

Topic categories
biota
environment
INSPIRE theme
Habitats and Biotopes
Keywords
Environmental survey , gully block , NFM , peat , peatland , restoration
Funding
Natural Environment Research Council
Last updated
14 November 2024 13:03