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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010Show full title
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
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9.PROTECTED SITESU.K.
9.1.Spatial Object TypesU.K.
The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects from data sets that relate to the spatial data theme Protected Sites:
Protected Site
9.1.1Protected Site (ProtectedSite)U.K.
An area designated or managed within a framework of international [F1and national] legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Annex 2 para. 9.1.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 13(11)(r); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Attributes of the spatial object type ProtectedSite
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| geometry | The geometry defining the boundary of the Protected Site. | GM_Object | |
| inspireID | External object identifier of the spatial object. | Identifier | |
| legalFoundationDate | The date that the protected site was legally created. This is the date that the real world object was created, not the date that its representation in an information system was created. | DateTime | voidable |
| legalFoundationDocument | A URL or text citation referencing the legal act that created the Protected Site. | CI_Citation | voidable |
| siteDesignation | The designation (type) of Protected Site. | DesignationType | voidable |
| siteName | The name of the Protected Site. | GeographicalName | voidable |
| siteProtectionClassification | The classification of the protected site based on the purpose for protection. | ProtectionClassificationValue | voidable |
9.2.Data TypesU.K.
9.2.1Designation Type (DesignationType)U.K.
A data type designed to contain a designation for the Protected Site, including the designation scheme used and the value within that scheme.
Attributes of the data type DesignationTypeU.K.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| designation | The actual Site designation. | DesignationValue | |
| designationScheme | The scheme from which the designation code comes. | DesignationSchemeValue | |
| percentageUnderDesignation | The percentage of the site that falls under the designation. This is used in particular for the IUCN categorisation. If a value is not provided for this attribute, it is assumed to be 100 % | Percentage |
Constraints of the data type DesignationTypeU.K.
Sites must use designations from an appropriate designation scheme, and the designation code value must agree with the designation scheme.
9.3.EnumerationsU.K.
9.3.1Protection Classification (ProtectionClassificationValue)U.K.
The protected site classification based on the purpose of protection.
Allowed values for the enumeration ProtectionClassificationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| natureConservation | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of biological diversity. |
| archaeological | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of archaeological heritage. |
| cultural | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of cultural heritage. |
| ecological | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of ecological stability. |
| landscape | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of landscape characteristics. |
| environment | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of environmental stability. |
| Geological | The Protected Site is protected for the maintenance of geological characteristics. |
9.4.Code ListsU.K.
9.4.1.Designation Scheme (DesignationSchemeValue)U.K.
The scheme used to assign a designation to the Protected Sites.
[F2Data publishers may use additional codes to those set out in the list below].
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Annex 2 para. 9.4.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 13(11)(s)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
[F3[F4Values for the code list] DesignationSchemeValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| emeraldNetwork | The Protected Site has a designation under the Emerald Network. |
| IUCN | The Protected Site has a classification using the International Union for Conservation of Nature classification scheme. |
| nationalMonumentsRecord | The Protected Site has a classification using the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| F5. . . | F5. . . |
| ramsar | The Protected Site has a designation under the Ramsar Convention. |
| UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgramme | The Protected Site has a designation under UNESCO Man and Biosphere programme. |
| UNESCOWorldHeritage | The Protected Site has a designation under UNESCO World Heritage Convention.] |
Textual Amendments
F3Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 102/2011 of 4 February 2011 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.
F4Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.
F5Words in Annex 2 para. 9.4.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 13(11)(s)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
9.4.2.Designation (DesignationValue)U.K.
Abstract base type for code lists containing the classification and designation types under different schemes.
This type is abstract.
9.4.3.IUCN Designation (IUCNDesignationValue)U.K.
A code list for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature classification scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
[F4The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
[F3[F4Values for the code list] IUCNDesignationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| habitatSpeciesManagementArea | The Protected Site is classified as a habitat species management area under the IUCN classification scheme. |
| managedResourceProtectedArea | The Protected Site is classified as a managed resource protected area under the IUCN classification scheme. |
| nationalPark | The Protected Site is classified as a national park under the IUCN classification scheme. |
| naturalMonument | The Protected Site is classified as a natural monument under the IUCN classification scheme. |
| ProtectedLandscapeOrSeascape | The Protected Site is classified as a protected landscape or seascape under the IUCN classification scheme. |
| strictNatureReserve | The Protected Site is classified as a strict nature reserve under the IUCN classification scheme. |
| wildernessArea | The Protected Site is classified as a wilderness area under the IUCN classification scheme.] |
9.4.4.National Monuments Record Designation (NationalMonumentsRecordDesignationValue)U.K.
A code list for the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
[F4The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
[F3[F4Values for the code list] NationalMonumentsRecordDesignationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| agricultureAndSubsistence | The Protected Site is classified as an agricultural or subsistence monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| civil | The Protected Site is classified as a civil monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| commemorative | The Protected Site is classified as a commemorative monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| commercial | The Protected Site is classified as a commercial monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| communications | The Protected Site is classified as a communications monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| defence | The Protected Site is classified as a defence monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| domestic | The Protected Site is classified as a domestic monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| education | The Protected Site is classified as an education monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| gardensParksAndUrbanSpaces | The Protected Site is classified as a garden, park or urban space monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| healthAndWelfare | The Protected Site is classified as a health and welfare monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| industrial | The Protected Site is classified as an industrial monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| maritime | The Protected Site is classified as a maritime monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| monument | The Protected Site is classified as a monument with some unclassified form under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| recreational | The Protected Site is classified as a recreational monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| religiousRitualAndFunerary | The Protected Site is classified as a religious, ritual or funerary monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| settlement | The Protected Site is classified as a settlement under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| transport | The Protected Site is classified as a transport monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme. |
| waterSupplyAndDrainage | The Protected Site is classified as a water supply and drainage monument under the National Monuments Record classification scheme.] |
9.4.5.Natura2000 Designation (Natura2000DesignationValue)U.K.
A code list for the Natura2000 designation schemeF6....
Textual Amendments
F6Words in Annex 2 para. 9.4.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 13(11)(t); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
[F4The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
[F3[F4Values for the code list] Natura2000DesignationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| proposedSiteOfCommunityImportance | The Protected Site is proposed as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) under Natura2000. |
| proposedSpecialProtectionArea | The Protected Site is proposed as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under Natura2000. |
| siteOfCommunityImportance | The Protected Site is designated as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) under Natura2000. |
| specialAreaOfConservation | The Protected Site is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under Natura2000. |
| specialProtectionArea | The Protected Site is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under Natura2000.] |
9.4.6.Ramsar Designation (RamsarDesignationValue)U.K.
A code list for the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) designation scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
[F4The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
[F3[F4Values for the code list] RamsarDesignationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| ramsar | The Protected Site is designated under the Ramsar Convention.] |
9.4.7.UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme Designation (UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgrammeDesignationValue)U.K.
A code list for the Man and Biosphere Programme classification scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
[F4The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
[F3[F4Values for the code list] UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgrammeDesignationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| biosphereReserve | The Protected Site is designated as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Programme.] |
9.4.8.UNESCO World Heritage Designation (UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationValue)U.K.
A code list for the World Heritage designation scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
[F4The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
[F3[F4Values for the code list] UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationValue
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| cultural | The Protected Site is designated as a cultural World Heritage site. |
| mixed | The Protected Site is designated as a mixed World Heritage site. |
| natural | The Protected Site is designated as a natural World Heritage site.] |
9.5.LayersU.K.
Layers for the spatial data theme Protected Sites
| Layer Type | Layer Title | Spatial object type(s) |
|---|---|---|
| PS.ProtectedSite | Protected Sites | ProtectedSite |
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