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MSFD Descriptor 8: Contaminants in Water and Sediment
AmbjentThis dataset includes the concentration of contaminants in marine waters as monitored under the EMFF 8.3.1 Project. The monitoring was undertaken in line with Malta's monitoring factsheets for the MSFD Directive. -
National Designated Areas (NatDA)
AmbjentThe NatDA formerly known as the Common Database on Designated Areas (CDDA) is more commonly known as Nationally designated areas, and is one of the agreed Eionet priority data flows maintained by EEA with support from the European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity. It is a result of an annual data flow through Eionet countries. In fact, Malta, being a member of the EEA, submits this report on an annual basis to fulfill this requirement. The EEA publishes the data set and makes it available to the World Database of Protected Areas (WDPA). The NatDA data can also be queried online in the European Nature Information System (EUNIS). -
Natura 2000 - Biotopes
AmbjentThe submission of sites to the EC entails the preparation of a datasheet and a map for each site, that is for each proposed SCI and for each SPA, unless a proposed SCI has the exact boundary as an SPA; in the latter case only one datasheet is prepared comprising all relevant information. Reference can be made to the Natura 2000 viewer - including datasheets (link: http://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/) and to the Natura 2000 database (link: http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/natura-2000/) to obtain information on each Natura 2000 site for almost all of the EU Member States. Information for the sites nominated by Malta are also available through these same links. -
Natura 2000 - SCIs
AmbjentNatura 2000 is a network of protected areas across the European Union, with the aim of affording protection to habitats and species of wild fauna and flora of Community interest. Conservation and management measures have to be established and implemented to ensure that the condition of the natural habitats and species for which the protected areas have been designated, is maintained and/or restored, in order to ensure their long-term survival/existence. -
Natura 2000 - SCIs & SPAs
AmbjentNatura 2000 - SCIs & SPAs data harmonised according INSPIRE Protected Sites data theme. The submission of sites to the EC entails the preparation of a datasheet and a map for each site, that is for each proposed SCI and for each SPA, unless a proposed SCI has the exact boundary as an SPA; in the latter case only one datasheet is prepared comprising all relevant information. Reference can be made to the Natura 2000 viewer - including datasheets (link: http://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/) and to the Natura 2000 database (link: http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/natura-2000/) to obtain information on each Natura 2000 site for almost all of the EU Member States. Information for the sites nominated by Malta are also available through these same links. -
Natura 2000 - SPAs
AmbjentThe submission of sites to the EC entails the preparation of a datasheet and a map for each site, that is for each proposed SCI and for each SPA, unless a proposed SCI has the exact boundary as an SPA; in the latter case only one datasheet is prepared comprising all relevant information. Reference can be made to the Natura 2000 viewer - including datasheets (link: http://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/) and to the Natura 2000 database (link: http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/natura-2000/) to obtain information on each Natura 2000 site for almost all of the EU Member States. Information for the sites nominated by Malta are also available through these same links. -
Orthoimagery 2012
AmbjentOrtho Imagery in 15cm resolution covering the Maltese Islands as aerial survey conducted as part of the ERDF156 project on the 1st June 2012. -
Orthoimagery 2018
AmbjentOrtho Imagery covering the Maltese Islands -
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register
AmbjentThis dataset contains a list of certain facilities falling under the scope of the E-PRTR Regulations. -
Radiation Air Points 2019
AmbjentThis data set shows the location of sampling points for the levels of radionuclides in ambient air. A high volume sampler (HVS) is situated in Bengħajsa and is used to monitor radionuclide levels in total air particulates. Gamma dose rate in monitored continuously in Bengħajsa, Attard, Xemxija and Għarb. Such monitoring is carried out according to the requirements arising from Commission Recommendation 2000/473/Euratom. -
Radiation Soil Points 2019
AmbjentSoil samples are collected once a year from four points along Malta and Gozo. Samples are sent to an accredited Laboratory for radionuclide analysis. Such monitoring is carried out according to the requirements arising from Commission Recommendation 2000/473/Euratom. -
Radiation Water Points 2019
AmbjentWater samples are collected from three points along Malta and Gozo on a quarterly basis. Samples are sent to an accredited Laboratory for radionuclide analysis. Such monitoring is carried out according to the requirements arising from Commission Recommendation 2000/473/Euratom. -
Register of Industrial Sites
AmbjentThe basis for the reporting of administrative and identification data captured within the Registry, originates in two fundamental legal instruments, namely the Industrial Emissions Directive and the E-PRTR Regulation. The Registry provides spatial information on regulated industrial sites in Malta and is the reference dataset for thematic reporting on entities identified in it. -
Soil types
AmbjentIn Malta the spatial pattern of soil types is very intricate, both semi-natural and agricultural areas and different soil types often occur within a single field or within a distance of few meters. In the national soil inventory of the Maltese Islands (MALSIS) established in 2014, soils were described according to the criteria of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources. Seven major soil reference groups were identified: Leptosols, Vertisols, Calcisols, Luvisols, Cambisols, Regosols and Arenosols. Soils were also classified into Soil Landscape Units, which consist of soil containing a range of soil types which are likely to have similar management characteristics. The soil landscapes are divided into semi-natural landscapes with a low human impact and man-made landscapes where human influence is demonstrated by the extensive terracing of slopes, creation of ‘made ground’ or intensive cultivation. Key to abbreviations of the soil landscape types: BCs – Blue Clay slopes; BCTm – Blue Clay moderate terraces; BCTs – Blue Clay steep terraces; BCsp – Blue Clay spring; BS – Blown sand; BST – Blown sand terraces; Clf – Cliffs; CTm – Coralline moderate terraces; CTs – Coralline steep terraces; CTv - Coralline shallow terraces; Ga – Garrigue; GTm – Globigerina moderate terraces; GTs - Globigerina steep terraces; GTv - Globigerina shallow terraces; M – Marsh; U – Urban; VF – Valley fill; W – Woodland. -
Strategic land use designations
AmbjentThis dataset consists of part of the Strategic Proposals and Marine Objectives as published in the Strategic Plan for the Environment and Development (SPED). It shows the locations of Business hubs, fuel storage sites, park and ride car parks, power station, priority areas for social and community facilities, reverse osmosis plants, sewage treatment plants, waste management facilities, country parks, enterprise hubs, integrated harbour management sites, Aviation hub, national recreational centre, ports for fisheries, sports complexes. -
Strategic open gap
AmbjentThis dataset consists of part of the Strategic Proposals and Marine Objectives as published in the Strategic Plan for the Environment and Development (SPED). It shows the location of a Strategic Open Gap which should be kept free from further urban development. -
Terrestrial area as covered by SPED
AmbjentThis dataset consists of the Maltese Islands coastal boundary, which represents the terrestrial limit of the coverage of the Strategic Plan for the Environment and Development (SPED). -
The Maltese Sub Unit River Basin District -WFD-
AmbjentThis dataset represents the extent of the Malta River Basin District. -
Tree Protected Areas
AmbjentThe Trees and Woodland Protection Regulations (S.L. 549.123), aims at protecting the trees and woodlands of the Maltese Islands, particularly native species and communities. For this reason ERA has so far designated a total of 60 TPA in order to protect trees for future generations. Trees within a TPA are protected from activities and operations that may have an adverse impact on them, such as development. -
Urban and rural coastal zones
AmbjentThis dataset consists of part of the Strategic Proposals and Marine Objectives as published in the Strategic Plan for the Environment and Development (SPED). It shows the classification of the coastal zone into urban coast and rural coast.
