This series contains 5 datasets relating to Ramsar wetlands sites. Much of the data recorded in this dataset series was derived from the Information Sheet for Ramsar Wetlands (RIS) for each site. The RIS was first adopted by the parties to the Ramsar Convention in 1990; it was designed to provide essential data on all designated Wetlands of International Importance, in order to allow analysis of Ramsar-listed wetlands around the world at any given time, provide baseline data for measuring changes in the ecological character of wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention, and provide material for publications which inform the public about Ramsar sites.
Each dataset contains the following information:
SiteData - summary information about each site largely sourced from the RIS. Covers all UK sites and the Overseas Territories/Crown Dependencies sites including the Channel Islands, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man. Includes brief description, size and location of site, date and reasons for designation, information on flora and fauna and a site relevant bibliography.
BirdData - information on bird species occurring in each UK site. Bird species in OT/CD sites referred to in SiteData. Not all UK sites have significant bird activity.
Criteria - Ramsar criteria under which each site was designated.
Physical data - Summary information on landscape, geomorphology, geology and soils. Gives a general impression of the physical character of each site, and is not a detailed description. Some characteristics listed may form only a minor component of the site. This information is sourced from the RIS.
Habitat cover - Percentage cover of certain broad habitat types in each site, intended to give a general impression of the character of the site.
Wet types - Information on the type(s) of wetland within each site - e.g. Inland, Marine/coastal or Human-made (artificial). It is intended to give a general impression of the physical character of the Ramsar site, and is not a detailed description. Note that more than one wetland type may occur in a single site. This information is sourced from the RIS.
Adverse factors - Summary information on significant natural or human-caused factors which have been adversely affecting Ramsar sites, and any measures being taken to address these issues, as reported to the Ramsar Secretariat. Information is sourced from the latest Ramsar UK National Report.
Human factors - Summary information on factors such as land tenure/ownership, current land use and human activities, social and cultural values, and conservation measures taken, on or adjacent to each Ramsar site. This information is sourced from the RIS.
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