About Maps 1. Introduction Viewing your land online Accessing your land information Screen overview...

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1 About Maps 1. Introduction Viewing your land online Accessing your land information Screen overview Toolbar icons Home icon Reset map to default view Land Parcel Information Draw Swipe Tool Print Help Sidebar My Locations Seasonal Land Grouping of Layers Land Details Group LPIS Land Parcels LPIS Land Features Indicative Regions Areas Naturally Kept (ANK) How to update your Land Details Land Background Group Aerial Photography Layer Ordnance Survey Land Designations Group Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) Less Favoured Areas (LFA) Environmentally Sensitive Grasslands (ESG) Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Special Protected Area (SPA) Administration Group Area Office Layer Search Functions Pan Zoom Coordinates... 33

2 1. Introduction 1.1 Viewing your land online Welcome to the new online service for viewing your Land on an interactive map. This guide explains how to access this service and use the new tools. This is part of our on-going development of online services that will make it easier to view up-to-date business and map information. The first stage of maps is a view only map facility. This will allow you to access your Location Codes, Land Parcel details and view maps held by us. 1.2 Accessing your land information To access your land information you need to log on to: Once you have logged in you can then select your Business from your personal landing page. Select the Locations menu and then the Map option. Page 1

3 1.3 Screen overview Zoom In and Out Home Sidebar Sidebar hide/display Toolbar Pan Tabs My Locations Expand/ collapse Current scale Seasonal land Help Copyright X-,Y- Coordinates Map Scale Page 2

4 2. Toolbar icons This toolbar is displayed above the map on the screen. 2.1 Home icon Selecting this icon will return the you to the business landing page. 2.2 Reset map to default view Selecting this icon will reset the map view to display all locations and Land Parcels within your Business and any Land Parcels that you have marked as seasonal land. 2.3 Land Parcel Information Selecting this icon will show Land Parcel information. Once the icon is selected you can click on any Land Parcel and the following information will be displayed: Land Parcel Identifier Gross Field Area (ha) Land Feature Area (ha) You can add the Land Parcel to your seasonal land from this pop-up box. If you no longer need to display Land Parcel Information click on the icon to switch it off. Page 3

5 2.4 Draw Selecting the Draw icon will open a Edit toolbar and this will allow you to mark up lines, areas and make notes on the map. This is a useful aid to allow you to measure lines and areas in your Land. Each tool on the Drawing toolbar is described below. You can mark as many lines and areas as you need, and insert text to describe the marks. In addition, If you need to submit a Land Maintenance form (LMF), you can indicate the required amendments on the map screen and then generate a print to include with the LMF form. Note: Drawing mark-ups onto the Map will NOT change the information we hold on your Land. The Land details will be changed formally by us when we receive and process your LMF form. See How to update your Land Details. Page 4

6 Measure length (metres) Selecting this icon allows you to measure continuous lines. To measure length: click on the icon - the mouse pointer will change to a pink square click where you want to start measuring move the mouse (do not drag) to the next point and click, the length will be displayed in metres and displayed at the top of the screen continue selecting the required points, when you have selected all points double click to stop measuring, the total length will be displayed To stop using the measure length tool, click on the icon again. Note: The measure length tool gives you an estimate in metres, it is not 100 per cent accurate and is not saved. If you click anywhere else on the screen, the measurement will clear. Page 5

7 Measure Area (hectares) Selecting this icon allows you to measure an area. To measure an area: select the icon, the mouse pointer will change to a pink square click where you want to start measuring move the mouse (do not drag) to the next point and click Continue selecting the required points. When you have selected all points double click to stop measuring, the total area will be displayed in hectares at the top of the screen To stop using the measure tool, click on the button again. Note: The measure area tool gives you an estimate in hectares, it is not 100 per cent accurate and is not saved. If you click anywhere else on the screen, the area measured will clear. Page 6

8 Text Selecting this icon allows you to add text to the screen. On selecting this, a text box will appear Type in the required text up to 500 characters. Select OK to confirm the text or Cancel to discard the text. The text box can be repositioned as required on the screen, drag and drop the box to reposition it. The text in the box can be altered, click on the text box with your mouse to access and edit. The text box can be deleted if required by clicking on the x in the top corner. Multiple text boxes can be added to the screen at once. Select & Clear This icon allows you to select one or more measured lines and/or areas that you have added to the screen for deletion. To select, click on the map and then drag the pointer to select the part you want to delete. Page 7

9 Clear Selected Once you select measured lines and/or areas, the above icon is displayed in the edit bar (see below). Selecting this icon allows you to clear the selected measured lines and areas. Page 8

10 2.5 Swipe Tool The swipe tool allows you to gradually remove any selected layers leaving only the background layers. This will allow you to compare the boundaries to details on the aerial photography or Ordnance Survey background data On selecting the above tool, you will be presented with horizontal and vertical red lines. Click on either the horizontal or vertical red diamond, hold the mouse button down and move the pointer over the map to slide away the boundary lines. To stop using the swipe function click on the icon again. Page 9

11 2.6 Print Selecting the Print functionality will display a pop up allows you to choose if you wish to print your selected land locations and/or land parcels or if you wish to print the current view on the map. Print Selected Parcels The Print Selected Parcels option allows you to generate a print preview of your selected locations and/or Land Parcels. The print preview will contain two options. You can choose to print or save as an image using either an Ordnance Survey background or an aerial photography background. The maximum number of selected Land Parcels that can be included is 50. However, If you require a detailed print for a Land Parcel you can select only that parcel to ensure that the optimum zoom is possible. Page 10

12 Note: In order for this button to allow a preview to generate you will need to ensure that your Browser is set to allow Pop Up s. The preview will contain: Land Parcels, which are Numbered based on their position on the map, west to east, north to south Land Parcel ID Gross Land Parcel area Location Code Gross Land Parcel total area Print Current View The Print Current View option allows you to generate a print preview of your current view. The preview will include any selected layers and any measurements you have made. The print preview will contain two options. You can choose to print or save as an image using either an Ordnance Survey background or an aerial photography background. Note: In order for this button to allow a preview to generate you will need to ensure that your Browser is set to allow Pop Up s. Page 11

13 2.7 Help Clicking on the Help icon will display this online help guide. 2.8 Sidebar The first screen you will view includes a sidebar with three tabs. 123/1234 NZ/12312/45623 This sidebar can be minimised to increase the view of the map on the screen. You can do this by selecting the following icon which is displayed on the top right of the sidebar: To view the sidebar again select the icon on the top left of the screen. Page 12

14 2.9 My Locations Your Location Codes and Land Parcels are listed in My Locations and by default all are selected and displayed on the map. The Land Parcel and Ordnance Survey Backdrop Data will appear as default layers. Scroll bars 123/1234 A scroll bar will appear on the right-hand side. You can use the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of Locations and Land Parcels. Help Additional information can be displayed by selecting the help icon Collapse/expand Location Codes To collapse a Location Code, select the icon: 123/1234 NA/11111/22222 NA/11111/33333 NA/11111/44444 NA/11111/55555 NA/11111/66666 NA/11111/77777 To expand a Location Code select: 123/ /1333 Page 13

15 Hide/show Location Code and Land Parcels The map view will show the selected Locations and Land Parcels only. You can change the view of the map by selecting or deselecting Location Codes and/or Land Parcels. To hide a Location Code or Land Parcel click on the check box to the left of it. NA/11111/22222 NA/11111/33333 NA/11111/44444 NA/11111/55555 NA/11111/66666 NA/11111/77777 If the Location Code/Land Parcel check box is cleared the map will automatically rescale to show the selected locations and Land Parcels only. Tip: By removing the tick from a Location Code it will remove all the ticks from the Land Parcels linked to that code and will change the view of the map accordingly. To show a Location or Land Parcel boundary click on the check box to the left of it to add a tick. 123/1234 NA/11111/22222 NA/11111/33333 NA/11111/44444 NA/11111/55555 NA/11111/66666 NA/11111/77777 No Location Codes associated with Business If you do not have any Land Parcels associated with your Business, the map of Scotland will be displayed. Page 14

16 2.10 Seasonal Land If you have seasonal land you can personalise your map to include these Land Parcels. Note: Adding and viewing seasonal land is purely for your information and is not linked to an application for subsidy. If you know the Land Parcel Identifier of your seasonal land you can use the Search option to find the Land Parcel. To add a Land Parcel to seasonal land you can use the Land Parcel Details icon. The Land Parcel will be added to the seasonal land area. NC/12345/45632 NC/12334/12234 ND/12563/45210 Remove a seasonal Land Parcel To remove seasonal land from your list click on the remove icon. The seasonal Land Parcel will be removed from your seasonal land list and the map will automatically scale to display only your selected areas. NC/12345/45632 NC/12334/12234 ND/12563/45210 Page 15

17 3. Grouping of Layers There are a number of Layers available within the map. These Layers are grouped into four categories to make it easier for you to find the information you require. You can choose any combination of Layers you wish to view by expanding the groupings and selecting the required checkboxes. The Land Parcels and the Ordnance Survey layers are displayed by default. When the group is expanded, a Legend will be available to illustrate the appearance of each Layer you can select. Collapse/expand Layers To collapse a Layer Group, select the icon: To expand a Layer Group select: Each Group can be expanded using the collapse and expand buttons Each layer has the option to set its transparency level. You can adjust the transparency of the layer by using the sliding button. The groups available are: Page 16

18 Land Detail This group holds layers that display the information held by us about your Land. You will be able to view your Land Parcel Boundaries, Land Features and Payment Region on the map. It is the Land Managers responsibility to ensure that we hold accurate information about Land Parcel Boundaries and Features as this information is taken into consideration on any applications for Funding. Land Background These Layers provide reference maps and aerial photography. One of these Layers must always be selected to provide context to the Land Parcels viewed on the map. The Ordnance Survey Layer will be displayed by default. Land Designations Land Designations includes a variety of Protected Areas that are designated to meet the needs of international directives and treaties, national legislation and policies or more local needs and interests. You can select these Layers to see whether your Land Parcels include any of these Designations. Administration This section will allow you to determine organisational and administrative boundaries used by the Scottish Government. Page 17

19 4. Land Details Group 4.1 LPIS Land Parcels This layer displays the Land Parcel boundaries held by us. The boundaries are displayed in yellow. For all the Land Parcels that are selected in the Locations tab, the boundaries are displayed in blue. The Land Parcel details icon will give further details on the status of a Land Parcel. Note: the Land Parcels are displayed between 1:300 and 1:50,000 scales. Page 18

20 4.2 LPIS Land Features Land Parcels may contain Land Features such as Buildings, Rocks or Bracken. These need to be mapped to allow accurate assessment of Eligible Area for Agricultural Funding. This Layer will display Land Features information held by us. If we have detailed information to confirm the position and size of these Features, the Features will be shown on the Land Feature Layer in a hatched blue pattern. If we know that a Land Parcel contains Exclusions but these have not been mapped, the Land Parcel will be identified with an alternative blue pattern on the map. In addition, the Land Parcel details icon (pictured below) will display further details of the Land Feature Area. Note: the Land Features are displayed between 1:300 and 1:50,000 scales. Page 19

21 4.3 Indicative Regions Selecting this Layer will display the Indicative Regions that have been determined for the Land. Because the agricultural potential of the land in Scotland varies, the Scottish Government has used objective criteria and factors such as the agricultural and economic characteristics of an area to identify three payment regions. Region One includes better quality agricultural land that has been used for arable cropping, temporary grass and permanent grass Region Two includes rough grazing with a Less Favoured Area (LFA) grazing category of B, C, D, or is outside the LFA Region Three including rough grazing with a Less Favoured Area (LFA) grazing category of A The Indicative Regions can be determined by the coloured areas displayed when the Indicative Region layer is selected. Note: There are areas of Land which have not yet been assigned an Indicative Payment Region Page 20

22 4.4 Areas Naturally Kept (ANK) These are Areas Naturally Kept (ANK) and are relevant to the type of activity a farmer is required to undertake to meet the scheme eligibility (i.e. undertaking production activity or alternative practices). The ANK can be determined by the grey coloured areas displayed when the ANK layer is selected. Page 21

23 4.5 How to update your Land Details It is the responsibility of the Land Manager to ensure the accuracy of the Land Details we hold as this impacts on claims eligibility. If you identify any inaccuracy in the details displayed for Land Parcels and Land Features on these Layers, then the Land Manager should complete and submit a Land Maintenance Form. Full guidance on this can be located <insert details> Alongside the completed Land Maintenance Form, you should supply a map, on which you should mark details of the change. For example, draw a line to indicate the correct boundary, or mark the location of a new Land Parcel. If you need to register an area of land with us for the first time, it is helpful to provide two printed maps; 1. At a close scale (1:2500 or 1:10000) to allow the whole Land Parcel area to be seen clearly on the screen. 2. a map of the wider area showing significant land marks to assist accurate location of the Land Parcel. The view only map facility can be used to produce a print of the map(s) required. To do this, locate the required Land Parcel and use the Draw tool to mark lines and shapes on the map that show the changes required. For guidance on how to use the Draw tool go to section 2.4. The mark up details can be printed or generated as a PDF to and send to us at <insert address and address> Page 22

24 5. Land Background Group 5.1 Aerial Photography Layer The Aerial Photography Layer displays the most up to date aerial imagery held by us. This is an indicative layer to provide context to where LPIS field boundaries sit. Note: This layer is displayed between 1:300 and 1:200,000 scales. Page 23

25 5.2 Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey background data is used to provide context to the rest of the mapping information that is displayed. This is an indicative layer to provide context to where LPIS boundaries sit. Page 24

26 6. Land Designations Group 6.1 Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) are designated in accordance with the requirements of the European Commission s Nitrate Directive 91/676/EEC, which aims to reduce water pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Selecting the Nitrate Vulnerable Zones layer will show if a Land Parcel is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone area. Click here for guidance. Page 25

27 6.2 Less Favoured Areas (LFA) The Less Favoured Area layer (LFA) shows the LFA classification of a Land Parcel in relation to eligibility for payment under the Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme. Land Parcels which have been assessed for this will be classified as severely disadvantaged (SD), disadvantaged (D), Non Less Favoured Area (NLFA) or Unclassified. The LFA Classification of each Land Parcel can be determined by the colour displayed when the Less Favoured Area Layer is selected. Page 26

28 6.3 Environmentally Sensitive Grasslands (ESG) Selecting the ESG Layer will show areas of Environmentally Sensitive Grasslands. These areas contain Environmentally Sensitive Grasslands (ESG), farmers must not normally plough or convert permanent grassland within the defined ESG area. In Scotland ESGs have been defined as NATURA designated sites where Land Managers will already be bound by the existing specific management agreements in place to ensure they are protected and managed sympathetically. More information on these requirements are available on the Rural Payments and Services website at Page 27

29 6.4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Selecting the SSSI Layer will show Sites of Special Scientific Interest. SSSIs are those areas of land and water that Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) consider best represent our natural heritage. More information on these sites is available on the Scottish Natural Heritage website at Page 28

30 6.5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Selecting the SAC Layer will show Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). A SAC is a site designated under the Habitats Directive. SACs are selected for a number of habitats and species, both terrestrial and marine, which are listed in the Habitats Directive. More information on these sites is available on the Scottish Natural Heritage website at Page 29

31 6.6 Special Protected Area (SPA) Selecting the SPA Layer will show Special Protected Areas. An SPA is a site designated under the Birds Directive. SPAs are selected for a number of rare, threatened or vulnerable bird species listed in the Birds Directive, and also for regularly occurring Migratory Species. More information on these sites is available on the Scottish Natural Heritage website at Page 30

32 7. Administration Group 7.1 Area Office Layer The area office layer displays the 16 agricultural area offices which provide local support on agricultural issues. Page 31

33 8. Search Search allows you to locate any Land Parcel to view on the map. To search for a Land Parcel you will need to type the required Land Parcel Identifier in the following format: ab/12345/12345 The search result will be displayed with a blue boundary and the map will scale as required. 9. Functions 9.1 Pan The pan icon allows you to navigate north, south, east or west on the map, click on the required arrow on the icon and the map will scroll in that direction. You can also navigate by clicking on the map and holding your mouse button down, the mouse pointer will change to drag the map in the required direction. If you use the shift key and drag on the map you will be able to highlight an area to zoom into it. Page 32

34 9.2 Zoom To zoom in or out of the map use one of the following options: zoom in click on the icon or scroll up on the mouse wheel zoom out click the icon or scroll down on the mouse wheel The current scale will be displayed below the icons. Scale = 1: Coordinates The easting and northing coordinates of your current location are displayed on the map. Page 33