Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010Show full title

9. PROTECTED SITES U.K.

9.1. Spatial Object Types U.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

9.1.1 Protected Site (ProtectedSite) U.K.

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 U.K.

9.2.1 Designation 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 DesignationType U.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 DesignationType U.K.

Sites must use designations from an appropriate designation scheme, and the designation code value must agree with the designation scheme.

9.3. Enumerations U.K.

9.3.1 Protection 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 Lists U.K.

9.4.1. Designation Scheme (DesignationSchemeValue) U.K.

The scheme used to assign a designation to the Protected Sites.

This code list may be extended by the Member States.

[F1 Allowed values 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.
natura2000	The Protected Site has a designation under either the Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC) or the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC).
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

F1 Inserted 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.

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.

[F2 This code list shall not be extended by Member States.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Substituted 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.

[F1 Allowed values 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.

[F2 This code list shall not be extended by Member States.]

[F1 Allowed values 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 scheme, in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC(1) (Habitats Directive).

This type is a sub-type of DesignationValue.

[F2 This code list shall not be extended by Member States.]

[F1 Allowed values 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.

[F2 This code list shall not be extended by Member States.]

[F1 Allowed values 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.

[F2 This code list shall not be extended by Member States.]

[F1 Allowed values 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.

[F2 This code list shall not be extended by Member States.]

[F1 Allowed values 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. Layers U.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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OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.