PROJECTS

Turning data

into impact

A selection of GIS projects that explore environmental challenges and support better decisions for people and the planet.

SELECTED PROJECTS

Environmental questions, examined spatially

The following overviews show how GIS can bring together environmental evidence, reveal spatial relationships and support better-informed decisions. Each presents the purpose, approach and intended value of the project through selected information and outputs.

LAND ECOLOGY

Ancient Woodland Connectivity — Oxford

Overview

Ancient woodlands around Wytham Woods form part of a wider ecological network, but roads, farmland and other land uses can weaken connections between habitat patches. This project examines woodland distribution and landscape structure to identify fragmentation, potential connections and areas where habitat restoration could strengthen the network.

FOCUS

Woodland fragmentation and ecological connectivity

APPROACH

Habitat mapping, landscape metrics and connectivity analysis

SELECTED OUTPUT

Connectivity maps and spatial conservation priorities

MARINE ENGINEERING

Offshore Wind Suitability — Ligurian Sea

Overview

Planning offshore wind at sea requires environmental sensitivity, technical feasibility and existing marine uses to be considered together. This project uses multi-criteria spatial analysis to compare constraints and suitability across the Ligurian Sea, providing a transparent basis for exploring where development may be more or less appropriate.

FOCUS

Multi-criteria analysis and suitability modelling

APPROACH

Multi-criteria analysis and suitability modelling

SELECTED OUTPUT

Constraint maps, suitability surfaces and scenario comparison

MARINE BOTANY

Posidonia oceanica Conservation Priorities — Golfe-Juan

Overview

Posidonia oceanica meadows support biodiversity, stabilise sediments and store carbon, yet remain vulnerable to anchoring and coastal pressures. This project combines habitat distribution and pressure data to identify areas where conservation action and sustainable anchoring measures may be most valuable around Golfe-Juan.

FOCUS

Seagrass conservation and anchoring pressure

APPROACH

Habitat mapping, pressure analysis and spatial prioritisation

SELECTED OUTPUT

Priority-area maps for conservation and management