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  • DAERA Digital datasets available for download

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    • Environmental Advice for Planning, 
    • Advice and guidance

    Links to digital datasets held by DAERA and made publically available for download in different file formats.

    If you are unsure how to use these files, please refer to the instructions on the Digital Datasets page. By downloading and using these files, you agree to be bound by the Digital datasets terms and conditions.

    - Natural Heritage Digital Datasets are available at: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/download-digital-datasets

    The following datasets are available

    • Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs)
    • National Nature Reserves (NNRs)
    • Special Areas of Conservation (SACs)
    • Special Protection Areas (SPAs)
    • Ramsar Sites
    • Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)
    • Landscape Character Areas
    • NI Regional Seascape Character Assessment
    • World Heritage Site
    • NI Regional Landscape Character Assessment

    - Marine Digital Datasets are available at: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/marine-digital-datasets

    The following datasets are available:

    • Marine Water Bodies

    - Water Environment Digital datasets are available at https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/wmu-digital-dataset-downloads

    The following datasets are available:

    • River Basin Districts
    • Historical Landuse
    • Industrial and Domestic Consents
    • Surface Water Bodies
    • Surface Water Bodies - Monitoring Sites
    • Abstractions
    • Marine
    • Lakes
    • Rivers
    • Groundwater
    • Karst
    • Catchment Stakeholder Groups
    • Local Management Areas

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