WWNP Floodplain Woodland Potential
This dataset has been produced as part of the Mapping Potential for Working with Natural Processes research project (SC150005). The project created a toolbox of mapped data and methods which enable operational staff in England to identify potential locations for Working with Natural Processes (WWNP). Data has been produced for each intervention covered by the project. The final outputs include the following datasets: • Floodplain Woodland Planting Potential • Riparian Woodland Planting Potential • Wider Catchment Woodland • Floodplain Reconnection Potential • Runoff Attenuation Features 3.3% AEP • Runoff Attenuation Features 1% AEP • Woodland Constraints WWNP Floodplain Woodland Planting Potential is our best estimate of locations where tree planting on the floodplain may be possible, and effective to attenuate flooding. The dataset is designed to support signposting of areas of floodplain not already wooded. The dataset is based upon fluvial Flood Zone 2 of the Flood Map for Planning. A set of open access constraints data was used to erase areas which contained existing woodland, watercourses, peat, roads, rail and urban locations. The information provided is largely based on modelled data and open constraints data, and is therefore indicative rather than specific. Locations identified may have more recent building or land use than available data indicates. It is important to note that land ownership and change to flood risk have not been considered, and it may be necessary to model the impacts of significant planting. Further information on the Working with Natural Processes project, including a mapping user guide, can be found in the reports published here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-with-natural-processes-to-reduce-flood-risk Attribution statement: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. All rights reserved.
dataset
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-FGDB.zip
description: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-FGDB.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-GML.zip
description: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-GML.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-MID_MIF.zip
description: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-MID_MIF.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-SHP.zip
description: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-SHP.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-TAB.zip
description: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential-TAB.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.gdb.zip
description: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.gdb.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.geojson.zip
description: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.geojson.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.gpkg.zip
description: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.gpkg.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
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name: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.shp.zip
description: WWNP_Floodplain_Woodland_Potential.shp.zip download on Defra Data Services Platform
https://environment.data.gov.uk/explore/d1b028b8-6090-4621-8645-034f01b32403?download=true
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential_Download
description: Download data by area of interest
https://environment.data.gov.uk/spatialdata/wwnp-floodplain-woodland-potential/wfs
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential_WFS
description: WWNP Floodplain Woodland Potential WFS
https://environment.data.gov.uk/spatialdata/wwnp-floodplain-woodland-potential/wms
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name: WWNPFloodplainWoodlandPotential_WMS
description: WWNP Floodplain Woodland Potential WMS
http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=23175f6710f04a3f9ea0b0e5ea8c2a42
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name: ArcGIS Online Feature Service
description: ArcGIS Online Feature Service
http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c9db8bbef58f4b26b1ec01eab48f6ac4
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name: ArcGIS Online Tile Service
description: ArcGIS Online Tile Service (all woodland categories combined)
https://environment.data.gov.uk/spatialdata/wwnp-floodplain-woodland-potential/ogc/features/v1
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name: OGC API - Features service
description: OGC API - Features service
d1b028b8-6090-4621-8645-034f01b32403
eng
http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/27700
environment
Natural Flood Management
Working With Natural Processes
environment
flood
publication
2010-01-13
natural environment
publication
2010-01-13
-6.236
2.072
55.816
49.943
2017-09-01
2030-01-01
creation
2017-09-01
publication
2017-01-09
revision
2024-05-30
asNeeded
The Environment Agency’s Flood Map for Planning (2016) - Flood Zone 2 (0.1% AEP) was used to delineate areas close to the watercourse in the floodplain which may be suitable for tree planting. The ‘Woodland Constraints’ data was then applied, masking existing woodland, watercourses, peat, roads, rail and urban areas.
Proprietary format | ESRI File based Geodatabase (GDB)
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Open Government Licence
There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.
There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.
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