The national GIS demonstrator of common lands for England and Wales |
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| Authors: | Gary Higgs John Aitchison Ian Bracken Hilary Crosweller Phil Jones |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of City and Regional Planning , University of Wales College of Cardiff , PO Box 906, Cardiff, CF1 3YN, UK;2. International Centre for Protected Landscapes , University College of Wales , Aberystwyth, Science Park, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 3AH, UK |
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| Abstract: | This paper describes the construction of a Geographical Information System (GIS) for common land tracts in England and Wales. In particular we highlight the problems inherent in combining data sets which have not been designed with GIS approaches in mind. The paper documents, through this case study, a number of key principles for researchers faced with developing databases of this nature and the limitations of the resulting database in the light of such concerns. In doing so, we draw attention to the types of techniques that can be developed to ensure users do not use the data in unwarranted situations and so guard against potential misuse. Such statements, it is concluded, are essential components in studies where data from several different sources are combined in a GIS environment to address rural planning issues. |
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