9.PROTECTED SITES
9.1. Spatial Object Types
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
9.1.1 Protected Site (ProtectedSite)
An area designated or managed within a framework of international, Union and Member States’ legislation to achieve specific conservation objectives.
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 Types
9.2.1 Designation Type (DesignationType)
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 DesignationType
| 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 DesignationType
Sites must use designations from an appropriate designation scheme, and the designation code value must agree with the designation scheme.
9.3. Enumerations
9.3.1 Protection Classification (ProtectionClassificationValue)
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 Lists
9.4.1. Designation Scheme (DesignationSchemeValue)
The scheme used to assign a designation to the Protected Sites.
This code list may be extended by the Member States.
9.4.2. Designation (DesignationValue)
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)
A code list for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature classification scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
9.4.4. National Monuments Record Designation (NationalMonumentsRecordDesignationValue)
A code list for the National Monuments Record classification scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
9.4.5. Natura2000 Designation (Natura2000DesignationValue)
A code list for the Natura2000 designation scheme, in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC(1) (Habitats Directive).
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
9.4.6. Ramsar Designation (RamsarDesignationValue)
A code list for the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) designation scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
9.4.7. UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme Designation (UNESCOManAndBiosphereProgrammeDesignationValue)
A code list for the Man and Biosphere Programme classification scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
9.4.8. UNESCO World Heritage Designation (UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationValue)
A code list for the World Heritage designation scheme.
This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.
This code list shall be managed in a common code list register.
9.5. Layers
Layers for the spatial data theme Protected Sites
| Layer Type | Layer Title | Spatial object type(s) |
|---|---|---|
| PS.ProtectedSite | Protected Sites | ProtectedSite |