Mapping

The record centre has at its disposal a comprehensive GIS database which enables us to perform a wide range of mapping tasks and geographic visulisation. Here is a selection of the GIS data we hold:

Designations

International designations

  • SACs (Special Area of Conservation)
  • SPAs (Special Protection Area)
  • Ramsars

National designations

  • SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest)
  • AONBs (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • NNRs (National Nature Reserves)
  • National Park boundaries

Local designations

  • SNCIs (Sites of Nature Conservation Importance)
  • LNRs (Local Nature Reserves)

Habitats

Sites and Properties

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust reserves
  • National Trust Properties
  • RSPB reserves

Administrative

  • Country boundaries
  • Counties
  • Vice-counties
  • Parishes
  • Unitary authorities
  • Boroughs

Basemaps

  • OS Mastermap
  • OS Landlines
  • OS 1:10 000 Raster
  • OS 1:50 000 Raster
  • OS 1:250 000 Raster
  • Aerial Photography

Miscellaneous Mapping

  • Urban Areas
  • Roads
  • British National Grids