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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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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Landscape Observatory Welcomes Seven Graduate Recruits to New GIS & Digitisation Technical Team
Read more: Landscape Observatory Welcomes Seven Graduate Recruits to New GIS & Digitisation Technical TeamLandscape Observatory is pleased to announce seven new graduates have joined the project to establish its GIS & Digitisation Technical Team. This new cohort will support cutting-edge research contributing to AI mapping, habitat condition monitoring and climate smart adaptive management…
helping to shape the future of digital conservation
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