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Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) - Geoserver WMS Service

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WFS, WMS, GEOSERVER

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Available map layers (169)

Elevation map (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2012) (WSbi12TTGD20)

Elevation map of the Western Scheldt, containing both the sand banks, shoals and river depths. (unit: m/reference plane: NAP)

Afstanden vanaf Vlissingen (VLIZ, 2009) (afstanden_vlissingen)

Port of Antwerp (Antwerp, 2008) (antwerpharbour)

Water area in front of the port of Antwerp based on the ESRI - Europe Water.

Population density (Scheldt municipalities, 2008) (bevolking2008)

Population density of the Scheldt municipalities in 2008 as calculated in the project 'Indicators of the Long-Term Vision 2030 (LTV) of the Scheldt Estuary'.

bevolkingskern_2011 (bevolkingskern_2011)

Population centers in the Netherlands in 2001 (bevolkingskernen2001)

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: LAT, Lower Sea Scheldt, 2017) (bez_bth_lat_mt_2017_1m)

Bathymetric grid of the Beneden-Zeeschelde (Belgian border - Rupelmonde). Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is LAT.

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: LAT, Lower Sea Scheldt, 2018) (bez_bth_lat_mt_2018_1m1)

Bathymetric grid of the Beneden-Zeeschelde (Belgian border - Rupelmonde). Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is LAT.

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: LAT, Lower Sea Scheldt, 2019) (bez_bth_lat_mt_2019_1m1)

Bathymetric grid of the Beneden-Zeeschelde (Belgian border - Rupelmonde). Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is LAT.

Selection of European countries (Belgium, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg) (bnful)

Buoys RWS (Western Scheldt, 2015) (boeien_ws_rws_20150123)

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: TAW, Upper Sea Scheldt, 2017) (boz_bth_taw_mt_2017_1m)

Bathymetric grid of the Upper Sea Scheldt, between Rupelmonde and Ghent. Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is TAW.

Broedparen per telgebied Westerschelde (broedvogels_rikz_vdws7908)

Count of birds, Western Scheldt (2012/2013 -2019/2020) (broedvogels_ws)

Counting areas of the counted or estimated numbers of non breeding birds in the Western Scheldt from 2012/2013 till 2019/2020.

Neighbourhoods in the Netherlands (buurten2008)

Depth profiles (Sea Scheldt, 2015) (diepteprofielen_2015)

In the Sea Scheldt and tributaries the profiles of 28 mud flat and salt marsh zones are measured annually on lines perpendicular to the shore. For each profile detailed measurements are made with sedimentation erosion plots as well (reference pole with 16 measurements around it) to statistically detect changes to profiles too. The measurements take place from the toe of the dyke to the low water line. While being measured the profiles are described on morphodynamic features and documented on fixed points with photographs. Granulometry is also determined for microdynamics on those lines.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, 1870-1880) (ecotoop1870_1880_bez_boz)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for the period 1870-1880 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotope map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 1930) (ecotoop1930)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 1930 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 1960) (ecotoop1960)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 1960 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2001) (ecotoop2001)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 2001 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotope map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2010) (ecotoop2010)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 2010 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2012) (ecotoop2012_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2012. It was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotope map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2013) (ecotoop2013)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 2013 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotope map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2014) (ecotoop2014_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2014 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotope map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2015) (ecotoop2015_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2015 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2016) (ecotoop2016)

These maps were constructed based on the descriptions given in Van Braeckel et al. (2012), as well as earlier MONEOS reports. The ecotope map the result of the merger of two separate layers, being an fysiotopic and a geomorphologic layer. The maps of the lower Sea Scheldt, upper Sea Scheldt, Rupel and Durme were actualised in 2016. The geomorphologic layer is a polygon map that was actualized in 2016 using ARCGIS, based on 'false colour' imagery from the lower Sea Scheldt (source: nv De Vlaamse Waterweg) and 'true colour' orthoimagery from the upper Sea Scheldt, Rupel and Durme. Because the time at which the images were collected does not precisely match low tide, interpretation of the substrate in low lying areas has also been done based on 'true colour' orthoimagery from march 2017 (source: GDI-Vlaanderen AGIV), as well as field observations and digital height models.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2017) (ecotoop2017_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2017 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2018) (ecotoop2018_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2018 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2019) (ecotoop2019)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme for 2019 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2020) (ecotoop2020_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2020 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2021) (ecotoop2021_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2021 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Dutch part of North Sea, 1999) (ecotopenkaartnoordzee)

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2010) (fysiotoop2010)

The physiotopic map is a derived product of aerial photographs, bathymetry and tidal parameters, supplemented with sediment characteristics. Coupled to the flights for topography in the Western Scheldt and the Lower Sea Scheldt, multispectral images and CIR orthophotos are alternatingly recorded every 3 years. The obtained map material is supplemented with the lithological data. Based on the study of current geomorphological maps and on the interpretation of those maps, demarcated mapping units will be used. A physiotopic map is the intermediate product for the creation of an ecotopemap.

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2011) (fysiotoop2011)

The physiotope map is a derived product of aerial photographs, bathymetry and tidal parameters, supplemented with sediment characteristics. Coupled to the flights for topography in the Western Scheldt and the Lower Sea Scheldt, multispectral images and CIR orthophotos are alternatingly recorded every 3 years. The obtained map material is supplemented with the lithological data. Based on the study of current geomorphological maps and on the interpretation of those maps, demarcated mapping units will be used. A physiotope map is the intermediate product for the creation of an ecotopemap.

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2012) (fysiotoop2012)

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2010-2012) (fysiotoop_merged)

Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2009) (ga20092)

Total grid of height-depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different soil maps. Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam load cell data where laser altimetry data has a higher priority than the sounder data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.

Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2010) (ga2010)

Total grid of height-depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different ground maps. Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam sounding data where laser altimetry data has a higher priority than the sounding data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.

Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2011) (ga2011)

Total grid of height-depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different ground maps. Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam sounding data where laser alimetry data has a higher priority than the sounding data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.

Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2012) (ga2012)

Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2013) (ga2013)

Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2014) (ga2014b)

Compound ground grid Western Scheldt 2014. Total grid of height and depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different ground maps. Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam sounding data where laser altimetry data has a higher priority than the sounding data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.

Layer metadata (link)

Geulwandverdedigingen Baalhoek (gbaalh_0802_wgs84)

Om de gevolgen van de aanleg van de verdediging morfologische en ecologische aspecten te kunnen volgen wordt per verdediging in het kader van de WVOvergunning een monitoringsprogramma uitgevoerd. De lodinggegevens worden verwerkt tot een rasterkaart.

Broedvogeldata (Zeeschelde) (gebieden_algsoorten)

Spatial subdivision Scheldt estuary EMSE T2021 (Scheldt estuary, 2021) (gebiedsindeling_emse)

Actual geographical distribution (2022) of polygons used in the Evaluation Methodology of the Scheldt Estuary (EMSE), as well as in the T2021 evaluation.

OMES segments (R&M, Scheldt, 2015) (gebiedsindeling_om)

This is the shapefile with the revised version of the geographical distribution for the purpose of T2015. The map has been completely transformed into a polygon map. The polygons are extended so that all (future) depolderings are selectable as well. Attribute fields were added in order to be able to easily select spatial units within the evatulation (Sea Scheldt / Western Scheldt; Salinity zone; OMES zone/macrocel).

Municipalities in the Netherlands, 2008 (gemeenten2008)

Bestortingen (geulwand_moneos_t0)

RWS Moneos T0

Geulwandverdedigingen (Ossenisse) (goss_1009_wgs84)

Exact locations of seals 2003/04-2008/09 (inv_s09_wgs)

Distance from Vlissingen per kilometer (Scheldt, 2018) (kmafstanden_mt_corr)

The 'location plan calculation profiles' of Flanders Hydraulics Research were digitised, georeferenced and vectorised. The result is a shapefile with the kilometer distance measured from Vlissingen. Source of the location plan: Smets, E. (1996). MOD 405 rapport 2 – Kubatuurberekeningen voor het Scheldebekken – Het gemiddeld getij over het decennium 1971-1980 – Deel 1: Verslag. Waterbouwkundig Laboratorium: Borgerhout.

Selection of European countries (Belgium, France, Netherlands), 2004 (landen)

Length of OMES segments (R&M, Scheldt, 2015) (lengte_segmenten_gebiedsindeling)

Based on the O&M geographical distribution of the Scheldt estuary and the centerline of the river, the length of each area was determined.

Lithological map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2010) (lithologischekaart)

The lithological map includes the enclosing polygons of places with similar sediment composition. A lithological map is created through the processing and classification of multibeam backscatter data (Flemish Hydrography) and coupling the backscatter classes to the analysis results of the sediment samples. The map is divided into the following classes: sand, sludgy sand, sandy sludge, sludge, hard soil by clay and hard soil by gravel.

Measuring stations sediment concentration (Eastern Scheldt, Scheldt estuary and tributaries, 2020) (meetstations_sediment)

Measuring stations along the Eastern Scheldt, Scheldt estuary and tributaries.

MONEOS monitoring (lines, Scheldt, 2009-2016) (moneos_monitoring_lines)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as trajects (lines)

MONEOS monitoring (points, Scheldt, 2009-2016) (moneos_monitoring_points)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as stations (points)

moneos_monitoring_points_cluster (moneos_monitoring_points_cluster)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as clustered-standardized stations (points)

MONEOS monitoring (polygons, Scheldt, 2009-2016) (moneos_monitoring_polygons)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as polygons

Geomorphological map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2010) (morfologischekaart)

The geomorphological map contains the enclosing polygons of places with similar soil forms. Geomorphological map based on the analysis of multibeam bathymetric data on soil structures and their classification according to length and height of the soil forms. The map is subdivided into the following classes: slopes, little cliffs, large dunes, small to medium-sized dunes, irregular bottom structure (dredge material, abrasion), dredging tracks and soil surface without structure.

Dredging sites in the Scheldt Estuary (mt_baggerzones_20090909)

Buoys (Scheldt estuary & Belgian part of North Sea, 2010) (mt_boeien_20100211)

Location of the navigation buoys in the Sea Scheldt, Western Scheldt and the Belgian coast.

Contour lines of the Scheldt Estuary (mt_contour_20100115)

Navigation lights (Scheldt estuary & Belgian part of North Sea, 2010) (mt_lichten_20100211)

Location of the lights in the Sea Scheldt, Westerschelde, for the Belgian coast and along the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. Source: Vlaamse Hydrografie.

Dumping zones in the Scheldt (mt_stortzones_20090909)

Protected nature reserve in the Netherlands, 2009 (nl_besch_natuurmon)

Water Framework Directive chemical state of surface waters (lines, The Netherlands, 2009) (nl_chem_toest_l)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good chemical state (natural waters, heavily modified and artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary was to otbtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer limiting. This measurement indicates the evolution, in whether or not achieving the European objective, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.

Water Framework Directive chemical state of surface waters (polygons, The Netherlands, 2009) (nl_chem_toest_v)

Ecological head structures in The Netherlands, 2009 (nl_ecol_hfdstruct)

Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (lines, The Netherlands, 2009) (nl_ecol_toest_l)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good ecological state (natural waters) or have a good ecological potential (highly modified or artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary was to obtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer the limiting factor. The ecological condition / potential indicates the evolution, whether or not the European objective is achieved, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree on Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.

Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (polygons, The Netherlands, 2009) (nl_ecol_toest_v)

TBD - Habitatrichtlijngebieden 2009 - Nederland (nl_habitat)

National landscapes in the Netherlands, 2009 (nl_nat_landsch)

Ramsar sites in the Netherlands, 2009 (nl_ramsar)

TBD - Vogelrichtlijngebieden (NL) 2009 (nl_vogel)

Provincies (Nederland) (nlprovinces)

Nature development plan (Scheldt, 2003) (nopseall)

Geographical distribution of the Scheldt estuary drawn up within the study report on nature development measures for the Scheldt Estuary Development Plan 2010. (Van den Bergh, E., Van Damme, S. Graveland, J., De Jong, DJ; Baten, I., Meire, P. (2003).) A goal was set up based on an ecosystem analysis and exploration of possible measures, in order to achieve the objectives within the Long-term Vision of the Scheldt Estuary.

TBD - NOPSE Westerschelde (2003, SigmaPlan 2005) (nopsenl)

TBD - NOPSE Zeeschelde (2003, SigmaPlan 2005) (nopsevl)

Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (lines, Flanders, 2009) (owl_ciw_lijn_v09)

Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (polygons, Flanders, 2009) (owl_ciw_vlak_v09)

Diepteprofielen Zeeschelde 2009 (profielen_2009)

Diepteprofielen Zeeschelde 2011 (profielen_2011)

Diepteprofielen Zeeschelde augustus 2008 (profielen_aug2008)

Diepteprofiellijnen Zeeschelde 2008-2009 (profiellijnen_20082009)

rechttrekkingen (rechttrekkingen)

Watervogeltellingen Westerscheldemonding (rwswvtel_vd)

Salinity zones (Scheldt, 2008) (saliniteit_harbasin)

The different salinity zones in the Western Scheldt, Sea Scheldt and tributaries based on the Venice system: fresh water (<0.5), oligohaline (0.5-5), mesohaline (5-18) and polyhaline (18-30).

Distance from Vlissingen as raster (schelde_distvlissingen_width4km)

Provide parameters for the distance to vlissingen: * distance_km: distance * scheldezone_id: One of the defined IDs Negative numbers mean no data is avalable, as you are too far from the Schelde

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: GLLWS, Scheldt, 2003) (scheldebathympoly)

Bathymetric grid of the Scheldt estuary between Dendermonde and the river mouth. Depths have positive values, heights are negative. The resolution of the grid is 5 meters. The data from 2002-2003 is from Rupelmonde to the river mouth and the chart datum used is GLLWS, the data from 1995-1999 is from Rupelmonde to Dendermonde and the chart datum use is TAW.

Sandbanks and shoals (Scheldt, 2003) (scheldtbanks)

Sandbanks and shoals in the Western Scheldt and Lower Sea Scheldt

Contour (Scheldt estuary, Belgian coast, Zeeland & canal Gent-Terneuzen) (scheldtcontours)

Contour lines of the Scheldt estuary, tributaries and coastline. Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Afdeling Maritieme Toegang

Gullies (Western Scheldt, 2003) (scheldtswales)

Gullies in the Western Scheldt.

Sigma areas (Flanders, 2016) (sigmaplan_20160406)

The Sigma-areas according to the most desirable alternative as approved by the Flemish government. The projects progress and the contours change depending on the phase of the project. This shapefile contains the contours of April 6, 2016.

TBD - Gemeenten (selectie) (sm_gemeenten)

TBD - Provincies (selectie) (sm_provincies)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2011) (stc_run2011_Bruto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2011) (stc_run2011_Netto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2013) (stc_run2013_Bruto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2013) (stc_run2013_Netto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2016) (stc_run2016_Bruto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2016) (stc_run2016_Netto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2019) (stc_run2019_Bruto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual gross sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m (Scheldt estuary, 2019) (stc_run2019_Netto_NatNeigh_5m_clip)

Annual net sediment transport capacity in m³/year/m Volume includes sediment porosity (default 0.4)

Scheldt basin (Scheldt, 2009) (stroomgebied)

The basin of the Scheldt has an area of 21,860 km2 and is bordered by the North Sea, by a number of coastal basins north of the Seine and the Meuse and IJzer basin. The natural boundary of the basin on land is created by the topography of the area: the differences in elevation of the soil determine how and to which basin the water runs off and give it the boundary of the basin

telgeb_niet_brvogels_ws (telgeb_niet_brvogels_ws)

Average time differences between high tide in Antwerp and Vlissingen (Western Scheldt, 2009) (tijdsverschilhw)

The average time differences of high tide compared to Antwerp were digitized based on maps of the Tidal Book 2009. For the map these periods were converted to a time difference compared to Vlissingen.

Average time differences between low tide in Antwerp and Vlissingen (Western Scheldt, 2009) (tijdsverschillw)

The average time differences of low tide compared to Antwerp were digitized based on maps of the Tidal Book 2009. For the map these periods were converted to a time difference compared to Vlissingen.

Selection of urbanized areas along the Scheldt (urban)

Selection made by VLIZ of the Europe Urbanized Areas of Europe from ESRI.

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1935) (vegetatie_1935_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) of the Western Scheldt - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1935 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1957) (vegetatie_1957_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) of Western Scheldt - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1957 based on fieldwork and aerial photographs.

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1971) (vegetatie_1971_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) of Western Scheldt - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1971 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1979) (vegetatie_1979_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) Westerschelde - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1971 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Vegetation map (Baarland, Bath & Emmanuelpolder, 1980) (vegetatie_1980_merged)

Vegetation map (planes) of Western Scheldt 1980 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork. The individual shapefiles of Baarland, Bath & Zimmermanpolder and the Emmanuelpolder were combined into 1 map layer.

Vegetation map (Western Scheldt, 1982) (vegetatie_1982_merged)

Vegetation map (planes) of Western Scheldt 1982 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork. The individual shapefiles of Appelzak, Ossendrecht, Biezelingse Ham, Hellegatspolder, Hoofdplaat, Kaloot, Paulinapolder, Rammekenshoek and Zuidgors were combined into 1 map layer.

Vegetation map (Zwin, 1986) (vegetatie_1986_hetzwin)

Vegetation map (planes) of Zwin 1986 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork .

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1992) (vegetatie_1992_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) of the Western Scheldt - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1992 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1993) (vegetatie_1993_westerschelde)

Vegetation map (planes) of various areas of the Western Scheldt 1993 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Vegetation map (Sieperda, Zwin & Zwin Polder, 1995) (vegetatie_1995_merged)

This map illustrates the created vegetation map, based on aerial photographs and fieldwork, of the areas "Verdronken Zwarte Polder" and "Zwin" along the Zeeuws-Flemish coast. A previous vegetation mapping was performed for the Zwin in 1986. For the "Verdronken Zwarte Polder" this is the first mapping under the VEGWAD monitoring program. The dry dunes within the area are characterised by landscape characteristics instead of vegetation characteristics according to the Grove Standard Typology (GST).

Vegetation map (Zwin & Zwarte Polder, 2001) (vegetatie_2001_merged)

File with the points of the Verdronken Zwarte Polder and Zwin 2001 based on coordinates with GPS adjusted with selected points on aerial photographs.

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 1992) (vegetatiekaart1992_v2017)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation maps. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 1996) (vegetatiekaart1996_v2017)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, spread and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation maps. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 2003) (vegetatiekaart2003)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation maps. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 2011) (vegetatiekaart2011)

The diversity and spread of several types of vegetation have been monitored by vegetation mappings. These mappings are done by both classic methods and remote sensing techniques. Classic methods use false colour IR aerial images to distinguish vegetation units, which receive a specific type based on the physiognomic system of dominant structural and species-related features. Remote sensing techniques use hyperspectral images. Here, a classification is made based on the properties of the pixels, which results in a typology to which different vegetation types can be connected. This connection is aided by collected ground data. The overhead flights are preferably done in August or September.

Vegetation map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2013) (vegetatiekaart2013)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation marks. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Vegetation map (Upper Sea Scheldt, 2013) (vegetatiekaart2013_boz)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation marks. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Vegetation map (Zenne, Nete, Dijle, 2013) (vegetatiekaart2013_zenedij)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation marks. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Vegetation coverage per species in % (point observations, Sea Scheldt, unknown) (vegetatieopnames_losse)

Vegetation coverage per species in % (Sea Scheldt, 1995-2007) (vegetatieopnames_pq)

In the salt marsh areas, the diversity of higher plants is followed through vegetation recordings. These are made from existing permanent squares and supplemented with loose vegetation recordings which are stratified random localised according to their current vegetation types or target vegetation types.

Vegetation coverage per species in % (Sea Scheldt, 2011-2013) (vegetatieopnames_pq_2015)

In the salt marsh areas, the diversity of higher plants is followed up through vegetation recordings. These are made from existing permanent squares and supplemented with loose vegetation recordings which are stratified random localised according to their current vegetation types or target vegetation types.

Bathymetrie Beneden-Zeeschelde, dieptecontouren (MDK) (vh_dieptecontouren)

Infrastructure boundary (Sea Scheldt, unknown) (vh_infrastr_begrenzing)

The infrastructure boundary of the land area around the Sea Scheldt. The information is used by the Flemish Hydrography in the ECS for the Scheldt pilots.

Land area (Sea Scheldt, unknown) (vh_landgebied)

The demarcation of the land area around the Sea Scheldt. The information is used by the Flemish Hydrography in the ECS for the Scheldt pilots.

Natural boundary (Sea Scheldt, unknown) (vh_natuurl_begrenzing)

The natural boundaries of the land area around the Sea Scheldt. The information is used by the Flemish Hydrography in the ECS for the Scheldt pilots.

Vogeltellingen Zeeschelde en zijrivieren (vogeltellingen19792010)

Watercourses in Belgium and The Netherlands (water)

Water bodies (ESRI, Belgium & the Netherlands, 2004) (water2)

Basic map of the Belgian and Dutch water areas based on ESRI European Water bodies. The map includes rivers, lakes and other water bodies.

Wintertellingen Watervogels (ZS) [2014] (watervogels_winter2014_grouped)

Winterwatervogel data (Zeeschelde) (watervogeltelgeb_winter)

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: LAT, Western Scheldt, 2017) (wes_bth_lat_mt_2017_1m_v2)

Bathymetric grid of the Westerschelde (mouth - Belgian border). Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is LAT.

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: LAT, Western Scheldt, 2018) (wes_bth_lat_mt_2018_1m1)

Bathymetric grid of the Westerschelde (mouth - Belgian border). Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is LAT.

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: LAT, Western Scheldt, 2019) (wes_bth_lat_mt_2019_1m1)

Bathymetric grid of the Westerschelde (mouth - Belgian border). Depths have positive values, heights negative. The resolution of the grid is 1 meter. The reference plane is LAT.

Quarters in the Netherlands (wijk2008)

Broedvogeltellingen Westerschelde en Voordelta (wsbrv2010)

Elevation map (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2010) (wsch10TTGD20)

Elevation map of the Western Scheldt, containing both the sand banks, shoals and river depths (unit: m/reference plane: NAP).

Soundings (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2010) (wsch10lo20)