Redefining biotopes at a regional scale and development of a new web-accessible MNCR biotope classification interface
- Reference:
- 09/P93
- Organisation:
- Emu Ltd
- Amount Funded:
- £184,006
- Status:
- Current
Using the Eastern English Channel dataset, this pilot study will
develop a representative regional set of biotopes or regional
variants of existing biotopes, and produce a methodology for future
studies of this type in other areas. This is important to the
aggregate industry as more appropriate mapping results in more
informed management and monitoring.
To facilitate the biotope mapping process for stakeholders, the
project also aims to develop a web-accessible interface for
determining biotopes from survey data. This will facilitate
efficient, consistent and therefore more comparable biotope mapping
by allowing the simultaneous analysis of entire survey datasets -
particularly important for Regional Environmental Characterisation
/ Assessment studies.