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Agricultural Land Classification Surveys:

Surveys include those completed by the Welsh Government, the Welsh Office Agricultural Department, ADAS Statutory and commercial organisations. Commercial surveys have only been included when validated by the Welsh Government.

All surveys have been completed in accordance with the Revised Guidelines & Criteria for Grading the Quality of Agricultural

Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (Wales) Surveys - Boundary

What is the online viewer for?

The online viewer is used to inform planning authorities and the public of the predictive quality of agricultural land in Wales.

Predictive Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Map

The predictive ALC model for Wales is based on the principles of the Agricultural Land Classification System of England & Wales, the Revised Guidelines & Criteria for

The Predictive ALC map for Wales is based on the principles of the Agricultural Land Classification System of England & Wales, the Revised Guidelines & Criteria for Grading the Quality of Agricultural Land (MAFF 1988).

Further information on Agricultural Land Classification can be found here.

The Predictive ALC map for Wales is based on the principles of the Agricultural Land Classification System of England & Wales, the Revised Guidelines & Criteria for Grading the Quality of Agricultural Land (MAFF 1988).

Version 2 of the Predictive Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Map represents the first significant update since its launch in 2017. The developments are focused on 2

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