BiodiversityView
Biodiversity in Great Britain has significantly decreased in recent decades, putting nearly one in six species at risk of extinction. BiodiversityView maps habitats and their condition using 50m hexagons, providing objective evidence for nature restoration and baseline Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) planning requirements.
- Instantly screen sites through an annually updated dataset covering England, Scotland, and Wales
- Optimise pre-application BNG requirements to quickly assess sites at scale with consistency
- Habitat condition scoring from satellite-derived indices aligning with the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric
BiodiversityView’s on-demand dataset enables a screening assessment of large land areas, allowing for quantifiable analysis of ecological characteristics in specific locations.
Habitats Types
- Over 40 (UKHab) habitat types mapped with hexagons
- Habitat area, distinctiveness, and calculated Habitat Units for each location or an aggregation
- Irreplaceable or highly distinctive habitats shown to call out protected areas
Condition Scoring
- Poor, moderate, or good habitat condition scoring for each location
- A holistic perspective allows areas of interest to be compared visually
- Verified through seasonal ground truthing and regional benchmarking
Landowners
Quantify potential Habitat Bank value
Developers
Early stage BNG planning compliance
Local Authorities
Supporting LNRS and BNG planning approval
Digital Ecology have joined Map Impact to enhance our combined expertise in delivering environmental data services.
Together, we acknowledge the growing pressure on traditional ecology and are committed to leveraging technology for the benefit of our customers.
Read more about our merger with Digital Ecology.
