https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.ukfeeds/organization/exmoor-national-park.atomdata.gov.uk - Organization: "Exmoor National Park Authority"2024-03-29T02:15:38.422527+00:00dgupython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on data.gov.uk by organization: "Exmoor National Park Authority"https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/69925cf7-a7ab-4e39-b98e-3e90822554faENPA BAP Blanket Bog2016-02-10T17:04:39.118379+00:00Blanket bogs are characterised by plants that thrive on waterlogged, acid peats such as bogmosses, cottongrasses and deer sedge. They occur on deep peats on the moorland plateau, generally at altitudes of at least 400 metres. In addition to high quality blanket bog of the type described above, this Plan also includes degraded blanket bog which has become dominated by purple moor-grass, but which still retains some blanket bog species.
Because blanket bog requires very wet conditions, it is concentrated in the south-western part of the National Park, where the prevailing winds result in the highest rainfall levels.2013-12-03T14:50:27.362409+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/2f9519dc-a0be-440d-9115-70e114d027c2ENPA Conservation Area2016-02-10T17:09:36.593482+00:00Conservation areas are defined as being of
"special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance."
Within Exmoor National Park there are 16 Conservation Areas and these tend to be whole settlements. It is generally easy for residents and visitors to feel that a place is special and they are pleased that it has been designated as a conservation area, but a conservation area appraisal is needed to define the exact elements that make the area special. Conservation Area Appraisals take into account views from within the area looking out and views from outside looking in. Groupings of houses, their form and prominence, the spaces between them and their different styles are all considered when producing the appraisal. Features within the Conservation Area such as bridges, trees, boundary walls and rivers are all important in giving an area its character.2013-12-03T14:50:16.986918+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/5cac657d-0d4f-4eaa-af86-8c3d7e2f9603ENPA Section 3 Cliff and Foreshore2016-02-10T17:09:37.035986+00:00Section 3 of the Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 requires the National Park Authority (NPA) to prepare a map of any areas of mountain, moor, heath, woodland, down, cliff or foreshore (including any bank, barrier, dune, beach, flat or other land adjacent to the foreshore), whose natural beauty it is, in the opinion of the NPA, particularly important to conserve.
Cliff and Foreshore
Uncultivated land above and adjoining the low water mark of mean tides, including not only the foreshore proper but other land in the nature of bank, barrier, dune, beach or flat.
This data though was surveyed in 19902013-11-29T14:30:27.107074+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/5a6bb7fb-d17f-4784-8c6a-3a8c517df9dfENPA Section 3 Woodland2016-02-10T17:09:37.600016+00:00Section 3 of the Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 requires the National Park Authority (NPA) to prepare a map of any areas of mountain, moor, heath, woodland, down, cliff or foreshore (including any bank, barrier, dune, beach, flat or other land adjacent to the foreshore), whose natural beauty it is, in the opinion of the NPA, particularly important to conserve.
Woodland
Land supporting a generally continuous woodland canopy but omitting a number of very small features such as overgrown field boundaries, lines of riverside trees and trees in gardens and parkland.
This data though was surveyed in 19902013-11-29T14:30:19.510080+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/fad1a8a1-6372-45a3-958a-dc781d1eb873ENPA Article 4 Directions2016-02-10T18:05:03.590001+00:00Removal of the permitted development rights in relation to certain types of development on a site.
Certain types of property, or types of applicant, can benefit from permitted development rights to undertake work without the need to apply to the Planning Authority for planning permission. The Planning Portal explains more of the background on permitted development rights . These rights are regularly updated and changed and we are happy to advise in relation to each individual property.2013-11-08T11:23:11.057338+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/64c8cf2e-3486-4ef2-b020-ffe252996601ENPA BAP Lowland Heath2016-02-10T18:05:04.138662+00:00Lowland heath is defined as vegetation in which dwarf-shrubs such as heather, bell heather and western gorse are a prominent component. Generally lowland heath communities occur below the 300 metre contour, though in practice, there is considerable overlap with communities considered more typical of upland situations. The presence of lowland heath vegetation communities (eg. NVC types H4 and H8) and species such as dartford warbler, nightjar and heath fritillary is the most reliable indicator.
In addition to a distinctive plant community, there are also an important range of animals that are very characteristic of upland heath. This is an internationally rare community, for which Britain holds a major part of the world resource. Despite this, there have been major losses of upland heathland to agricultural improvement and afforestation, with approximately 30% of moorland in Britain having been lost between 1950 and 1980.2013-12-03T14:50:23.208100+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/ebfce18c-644f-4c2a-ac31-18542c640084ENPA BAP Upland Heath2016-02-10T18:05:04.705501+00:00Upland heathland is defined as vegetation dominated by dwarf shrubs such as heather, bell heather, whortleberry and gorses which is generally found above the 300 metre contour. The mixture of these species is distinct from that found on lowland heaths, though on Exmoor, the two grade imperceptibly into each other making the distinction somewhat arbitrary in places.
In addition to a distinctive plant community, there are also an important range of animals that are very characteristic of upland heath. This is an internationally rare community, for which Britain holds a major part of the world resource. Despite this, there have been major losses of upland heathland to agricultural improvement and afforestation, with approximately 30% of moorland in Britain having been lost between 1950 and 1980.2013-12-03T14:50:24.826038+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/f7b0a21a-f79f-4621-9756-1b8ce658c8dcENPA BAP Upland Oakwood2016-02-10T18:05:05.275199+00:00The steep-sided combes and coastal slopes of Exmoor still support large expanses of ancient woodland. These are largely of the upland oak woodland type, which on Exmoor is easily defined by the predominance in the canopy of sessile oak. Other trees and shrubs are much scarcer, though downy birth is usually present, and holly, rowan and hazel tend to be present in the understorey. In NVC terms, this is defined as the W17 sessile oak – downy birth – Dicranum majus moss community. In addition, richer soils on flatter ground and in the valley bottoms and around spring lines support woodland in which pedunculate oak and ash may be locally dominant. Though much smaller in area, these communities form an important part of the upland oak wood complex and are particularly important for the communities of rare lichens they support.
Some of Exmoor’s upland oakwoods contain areas of wood pasture with numerous ancient pollards. The management issues in such areas are rather different to those pertaining to the woodlands proper and they are dealt with under the “parklands, wood pastures and veteran trees” HAP.
Some of Exmoor’s upland oakwoods contain areas of wood pasture with numerous ancient pollards. The management issues in such areas are rather different to those pertaining to the woodlands proper and they are dealt with under the “parklands, wood pastures and veteran trees” HAP.2013-12-03T14:50:21.304306+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/e17b6a0f-bc42-42da-acd5-4f5f7d33223fENPA Former Orchard2016-02-10T18:05:05.882222+00:00Traditional orchards are a landscape feature of lower farmland areas within the National Park, particularly within the Vale of Porlock.
Many orchards and remnants of orchards are associated with settlements and farmsteads, which reflect their past significance to the local economy – they are therefore not only important landscape features, but also their cultural interest and contribution to local amenity and biodiversity. Orchards are periodically reviewed and data is recorded on Geographic Information System. The review of orchards checks that the boundary of the orchard is in existence and for a significant amount of the site to have an orchard character.
As result of a recent revision during June of 2013, it has been noted that 19 sites have been lost throughout the National Park.2013-11-21T16:00:04.231106+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/e590bce3-c31f-42b5-b023-9e63086ee1d0ENPA Land and Property Assets2016-02-10T18:05:06.424732+00:00The extent and location of property owned by Exmoor National Park Authority.
The Authority owns or leases approximately 120 properties, comprising open moorland, woodland, historic buildings, operational buildings and public facilities. The estate extends to about 4,850 ha (12,000 acres).
These areas include: Exmoor Forest, Larkbarrow, Tarr Steps, The Chains, Burridge, Hawkcombem, Haddon, Blackmoor Gate, Lynmouth Pavilion2013-12-03T14:50:19.555342+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/256eb3b4-f142-42ba-9c2a-53856e8d2fffENPA Orchard2016-02-10T18:05:06.966481+00:00Traditional orchards are a landscape feature of lower farmland areas within the National Park, particularly within the Vale of Porlock.
Many orchards and remnants of orchards are associated with settlements and farmsteads, which reflect their past significance to the local economy – they are therefore not only important landscape features, but also their cultural interest and contribution to local amenity and biodiversity. Orchards are periodically reviewed and data is recorded on Geographic Information System. The review of orchards checks that the boundary of the orchard is in existence and for a significant amount of the site to have an orchard character.2013-11-29T15:50:08.302580+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/87e115c3-40c0-4e88-a713-b62a82694511ENPA Section 3 Moor and Heath2016-02-10T18:05:07.525461+00:00Section 3 of the Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 requires the National Park Authority (NPA) to prepare a map of any areas of mountain, moor, heath, woodland, down, cliff or foreshore (including any bank, barrier, dune, beach, flat or other land adjacent to the foreshore), whose natural beauty it is, in the opinion of the NPA, particularly important to conserve.
Moor
An area of acid soil with a peaty surface horizon of variable depth, bearing plant communities typical of bog or moss formations, or acid grassland in which ericaceous species are not abundant but bracken may be present as an invasive species.
Heath
Areas where trees or tall shrubs are sparse or absent and in which the dominant life form is that of the evergreen dwarf shrub particularly represented in Ericaceae.
This data though was surveyed in 19902013-11-29T14:30:11.979715+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/559fff30-5467-4505-913a-4688ca39eebfExmoor National Park Brownfield Land Register2020-06-12T10:17:46.273485+00:00A brownfield land register of sites within Exmoor National Park.2017-12-19T15:36:42.858376+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/0d414ed8-6424-4c8a-aebb-a156b17695bbENPA Veteran Tree2020-06-12T10:25:17.955650+00:00In order to get a better picture of where our ancient trees are, Exmoor National Park Authority have undertaken to locate and identify its ancient trees, including the 2006/7 Ancient Tree Hunt, which brought the total of known ancient and notable trees to well over 1700.
The data collected has been done so in line with that of the Ancient Tree Forum, so for recording purposes, to class as an ancient tree species such as oak, beech and ash should have a girth of at least 3.75m at Breast Height (1.5m) whereas species such as hawthorn, birch, rowan, willow and yew need only have a girth of 1.8m. Notable trees, considered to have exceptional value to conservation, culture or the landscape, have also been recorded even though they might not meet the criteria above.
The information from the Exmoor Ancient Tree Hunt is being uploaded to the website of the national Ancient Tree Hunt. Here you are able to use an interactive map to see where ancient trees have been recorded.2013-11-13T16:00:06.923474+00:00https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/3169df15-9549-4fcf-8907-2fd3d96d0728ENPA Tree Preservation Orders2021-09-28T13:35:22.919017+00:00A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is an order made by a local planning authority in respect of trees or woodlands. The principal effect of a TPO is to prohibit the: cutting down, uprooting, topping, lopping, wilful damage, or wilful destruction of trees without the LPA's consent.
TPO's are served on individual trees, groups of trees or woodlands when it is deemed to be expedient in the interests of amenity. They are used to protect trees and woodlands if their removal or changes to them would have a significant impact on the local environment and its enjoyment by the public. As the Local Planning Authority Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has powers under provisions in the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act and the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012, to make Tree Preservation Orders.
The Law requires that written consent must be given by the Local Planning Authority (ENPA) before any work to a protected tree is undertaken.
There are currently 60 Tree Preservation Orders on Exmoor covering woodlands, groups of trees and individual trees. information currently available to the public is; TPO reference number, tree number, Order title, designation date, location (easting and northing), species and the most recent revision date.2013-11-13T16:00:05.320253+00:00