Abstract
Summary National Vegetation Classification (NVC) data from surveys of Scottish unimproved lowland grasslands were reviewed. The surveys dated from 1980 to 2000. The mapped area of each lowland grassland NVC type was measured or, where vegetation maps were not of sufficient quality, estimated. These measurements and estimates were summed to give the total recorded area of each lowland grassland NVC type. An estimate of the total area likely to occur throughout Scotland was made for the more thoroughly recorded lowland grassland NVC types. The data from this review has been used to create Scottish Natural Heritage's Lowland Grassland Database, containing details of all lowland grassland sites recorded by the grassland surveys, their grid reference, conservation status, site area, surveyor, date of survey, NVC lowland grassland types present and their areas. Council Area, old local authority District and SNH Area are also included. A total of 8700 ha of unimproved lowland grassland NVC types (excluding coast...
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