Phase 2 Lowland Peatland Survey of Wales 2004 onwards

This dataset was part of the Phase 2 Habitats surveys conducted across Wales.

It consists of a detailed survey of plant communities in lowland peatland vegetation. The survey was conducted at Phase 2 (plant community) level of herbaceous mire habitats predominantly within the lowland environment of Wales. Key project outputs include site-based assessments of community type, distribution and ecology and evaluative accounts of vegetation and its condition. Strategic outputs include Area of Search/regional/all Wales synthesis and analysis of data to inform site selection, conservation and restoration.

This part of the Phase 2 survey includes species datasets collected by Countryside Council for Wales and Natural Resources Wales in-house expert Phase 2 survey team. Peer-based quality assurance is carried out within the team and by CCW's Peatland Specialist. Regular meetings are held to ensure consistent community and species determination and survey protocol application.