Natural England has made changes its mapping platform for the Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) service.
The interactive map provides data on the rural, urban, coastal and marine environments across Great Britain, with various mapping tools included.
The data includes some published by Natural England, such as on sites of special scientific interest (SSSI) and local nature reserves but also has data from a range of other sources, including the Environment Agency and the Department for Environment, Food and rural Affairs (Defra).
Future proof and secure
Natural England – the Government’s adviser on the natural environment – said it has been updating the website from JavaScript version 3 to version 4, to ensure it continues to function well into the future and is a more secure, and developing a new user interface with tools and buttons in different positions.
It is also working to improve the printing facility in version 4, which will be available in coming months.
Version 3 will be decommissioned next year.
“As ever, Defra and Natural England are committed to improving the service,” Natural England said. “We are seeking to take the service forward and improve accessibility, making the platform usable for all.”
