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Botham, M., Peyton, J., Tordoff, G., Edwards, M., Alison, J., Astbury, S., Burden, A., Emmett, B.A., Garbutt, A., Henrys, P., Owen, A., Smart, S.M., Sharps, K., Williams, B, Wood, C.M. (2020). Insect pollinator and flower data from the Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme, Wales, 2013-2016. NERC Environmental Information Data Centre. (Dataset). https://doi.org/10.5285/3c8f4e46-bf6c-4ea1-9340-571fede26ee8
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Insect pollinator and flower data from the Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme, Wales, 2013-2016
This dataset consists of counts of pollinating insects from sites across Wales, with associated information on flower cover and survey conditions. Data were collected during (1) transect walks and (2) timed observations of pollinator-flower interactions. Data were collected between 2013 and 2016 from sites across Wales as part of the Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (GMEP). The monitoring programme was set up by the Welsh Government to monitor the effects of the Glastir agri-environment scheme on the environment. The field survey element was based on a stratified random sampling design of 300 x 1km square sites across Wales, and was managed by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
Publication date: 2020-06-18
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Format
Comma-separated values (CSV)
Spatial information
- Study area
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- Spatial representation type
- Tabular (text)
- Spatial reference system
- OSGB 1936 / British National Grid
Temporal information
- Temporal extent
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2013-04-01 to 2016-09-30
Provenance & quality
The data were recorded by trained professional surveyors using bespoke recording forms (provided in supporting information). There were two main components to each survey visit: (1) a 2km transect walk and (2) a timed observation of pollinator-flower interactions within a fixed area. Data were recorded from 300 x 1km squares sited across Wales, selected by random stratified sampling. Surveyors entered data to a secure online portal. Data were subsequently transposed, stored in a secure geodatabase, and exported as comma-separated value fields for deposit into the EIDC. The survey was managed by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Standardised methodologies were applied throughout.
Related
This dataset is included in the following collections
Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme, Wales, 2013-2016
Citations
Robinson, D.A., Thomas, A., Reinsch, S., Lebron, I., Feeney, C. J., Maskell, L.C., Wood, C.M., Seaton, F.M., Emmett, B.A., & Cosby, B.J. (2022). Analytical modelling of soil porosity and bulk density across the soil organic matter and land-use continuum. In Scientific Reports (Vol. 12, Issue 1). https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-13-4155-2021
Supplemental information
Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (GMEP) website
Website for related survey - Environment & Rural Affairs Monitoring and Modelling Programme (ERAMMP)
Website for related national survey - Countryside Survey
Correspondence/contact details
Botham, M.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, Bailrigg
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4AP
UNITED KINGDOM
enquiries@ceh.ac.uk
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4AP
UNITED KINGDOM
Authors
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5276-1405
Tordoff, G.
Butterfly Conservation
Edwards, M.
Bees, Wasps and Ants Recording Scheme (BWARS)
Astbury, S.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Owen, A.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Williams, B
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Other contacts
- Custodian
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NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centreinfo@eidc.ac.uk
- Publisher
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NERC Environmental Information Data Centreinfo@eidc.ac.uk