Important bird areas

Research

Stages

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These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Important bird areas consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a Important bird areas?

    No

  • Do we understand how the data is created/produced?

    N/A

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    N/A

  • N/A

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Important bird areas?

    N/A

  • Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Important bird areas? How do we expect them to use Important bird areas?

    N/A

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

    This dataset identifies Important Bird Areas (IBA), which have been designated to upport conservation of IBA habitats. This dataset will be useful when plan-making to identify suitable sites for development, in terms of biodiversity, as well as through decision making on planning applications.

  • Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Important bird areas data?

    N/A

  • What are some potential uses of Important bird areas data?

    N/A

  • What's the value of adding Important bird areas data to the platform?

    N/A

  • From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making Important bird areas data available?

    The data is available, but under a restrictive licence, so this needs to be investigated further.