Map. Monitor. Manage.
Landscape Observatory is uniting AI mapping, habitat condition monitoring, and Adaptive Management to conserve and protect our landscapes from the impacts of climate change.
A BOLD NEW PROJECT FROM THE PROTECTED LANDSCAPES PARTNERSHIP.
What started in the Peak District will now be used by every national park and designated landscape in the country.
Current workstreams
Landscape Observatory provides a platform for advancing the latest critical thinking in conservation management.
- Mapping a detailed landscape intelligence system through high-resolution aerial images and cutting-edge AI.
- Monitoring habitats, land use, and cultural heritage features.
- Managing the impacts of climate change through Adaptive Management plan practices.
AI Generated Maps
Habitat Condition Monitoring
Adaptive Management
Funders and Partners
The current project phase of Landscape Observatory is funded by the Protected Landscapes Partnership, supported by Defra.
Privileged to collaborate with Vodafone UK through the National Parks Partnerships, supporting research and innovation that benefit the environment and public wellbeing.
Proud to work in partnership with Bluesky International Limited. All RGB aerial photography displayed on this website is © Bluesky International Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Latest News
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New Annotation Tool Set to Accelerate AI Mapping Across England’s Protected Landscapes
Read more: New Annotation Tool Set to Accelerate AI Mapping Across England’s Protected LandscapesLandscape Observatory is developing a new digital annotation tool that will significantly accelerate the production of the high-quality training data needed to support the creation of AI maps across England’s Protected Landscapes. As the project prepares to scale…
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Delivering 30by30 through digital landscape intelligence
Read more: Delivering 30by30 through digital landscape intelligenceLandscape Observatory has been included in the Government’s 30by30 Delivery Plan, marking an important milestone in its development as a tool to support nature recovery across England.
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We are recruiting: Evidence, Policy & Engagement Officer
Read more: We are recruiting: Evidence, Policy & Engagement OfficerLandscape Observatory Officer (Evidence, Policy and Engagement) Landscape Observatory is looking for an Evidence, Policy & Engagement Officer to join the team based in Bakewell in the Peak District National Park. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with…
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