Habitat Networks (England) - Lowland Fen
type: Dataset
description: This is the record for Lowland Fen which forms a part of the Habitat Networks (Individual) (England) dataset (link below). The habitat network maps seek to apply the evidence and principles and to use the available nationally consistent spatial data. The habitat network maps are developed around 4 distinct habitat components sets and include 4 distinct network zones where action may be undertaken to build greater ecological resilience. The different elements of the maps are described below: Habitat Components; • The location of existing patches of a specific habitat for which the network is developed. This is termed the ‘Primary habitat’ e.g. lowland heathland. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHIv2.2). • The location of additional habitat that naturally form mosaics with the primary habitat e.g. habitats that are most likely to form ecological mosaics possibly used by species associated with the primary habitat. This is termed the ‘Associated habitat’. The main baseline data used for this is the Priority Habitat Inventories (PHIv2.2). • The locations where habitat creation or restoration is known to occur, this is primarily sites under relevant agri-environment options. This is termed the ‘Habitat creation’ • Sites where data suggests small fragments of the primary habitat or degraded habitat exists and where restoration may be possible, this is primarily developed from information held within the current PHI v2.2. This is termed the ‘Restorable habitat’. Network Zones; • Land within close proximity to the existing habitat components that are more likely to be suitable for habitat re-creation for the particular habitat. These areas are primarily based on soils.
description: This dataset provides the Lowland Fen record within the Habitat Networks (Individual) (England) series, published for England. It maps habitat network components built from nationally consistent spatial data, including primary habitat (existing lowland fen patches, based on the Priority Habitat Inventory v2.2), associated habitat forming ecological mosaics, habitat creation sites established through agri-environment schemes, and restorable habitat where degraded or fragmented fen may be restored. It also defines network zones, such as land near existing habitat considered suitable for re-creation based on soil characteristics, supporting analysis of ecological resilience and connectivity for lowland fen habitat.
spatial: GBR
keyword: geospatial
access rights: PUBLIC
issued: 2026-06-29T11:20:56.619Z
modified: 2026-08-16T08:43:16.002Z
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Environment Agency
type: Organization