Scotland's wildness - perceived naturalness
One of four component layer of the Scottish map of relative wildness. This layer shows perceived naturalness of the landscape. The dataset is on a scale of 1-256 indicating relative levels of naturalness. Consequently the data is best viewed at a national or regional scale. The methodology is adapted from the 2008 Wildness Study in the Cairngorms National Park. Each different land class is given a 'naturalness score' from 1 (low perceived naturalness) to 5 (high perceived naturalness). For example built up areas and gardens are scored 1, arable and horticultural land are scored 2, calcareous grassland scored 3, acid grass scored 4 and bog scored 5. A focal statistics window of 250m is passed over the dataset averaging the naturalness values to account for surrounding areas.
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WILDNESS-NAT
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environment
Countryside conservation
Elevation
Geology
Soil
Habitats and biotopes
Land cover
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Data sources: Land Cover Map 2007 (CEH): 2005-2007 National Forest Inventory (FCS): 2014 Native Woodland Survey of Scotland (FCS): 2014 Loch waterbodies and GB Lakes (SEPA): 2014 Perceived naturalness is calculated by combining the above data sources to create a composite land cover map at a resolution of 25m. Naturalness was calculated up to 500m outwards from the coast to avoid an edge effect. The accuracy of the naturalness dataset is dependent upon the completeness, spatial accuracy and date of all the above sources. For more detailed information visit http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/looking-after-landscapes/landscape-policy-and-guidance/wild-land/mapping/
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Available under the UK Open Government Licence - https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/. You must always use the following attribution statement to acknowledge the source of the information: Copyright NatureScot Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right (year)
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