Delivering 30by30 through digital landscape intelligence
Landscape 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.
We are recruiting: Evidence, Policy & Engagement Officer
Landscape 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 the possibility of further funding being secured. The role This role will support the development and delivery …
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Landscape Observatory Welcomes Seven Graduate Recruits to New GIS & Digitisation Technical Team
Landscape 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 to prepare our landscapes for the impacts of climate change. The expansion of the team is the …
We are recruiting: GIS and Digitisation Technician
Landscape Observatory GIS and Digitisation Technician The role Landscape Observatory is looking for two skilled and motivated people to join our growing team on a 12 month basis (with the possibility of further funding being secured). This is an excellent opportunity for GIS trained graduates with a background in Geography or Ecology who are eager …
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Land Use Framework publication
We are delighted to see the Government’s Land Use Framework recognise innovation such as Landscape Observatory as part of its efforts to ‘make land digital’ and help reform data tools and decision-making systems. The Land Use Framework for England outlines that by 2030 Protected Landscapes will be critical to nature recovery, 30by30 and increasing access …
Climate Smart Adaptive Management Workshops launch today
Protected Landscapes across England, Wales and Scotland are coming together to take the next step in climate adaptation. A new series of Climate Smart Adaptive Management workshops launch today. Hosted by Landscape Observatory with facilitation from Protected Landscape Partnership specialists Clare Downing, Bruce Winney (National Landscape Association), Chris Fairbrother and Sarah Bird (National Park England). …
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Pioneering AI Mapping Begins Across England’s Protected Landscapes
Landscape Observatory has announced the first five National Parks and ten National Landscapes including National Trails within boundaries to be mapped using artificial intelligence, marking the start of the first year of its national AI mapping workstream. By combining high-resolution aerial imagery and machine learning, the project will produce detailed, standardised land cover maps for …
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Landscape Observatory, Big Chalk, and Buxton Climate Change Impacts Lab Explore Early-Stage Collaboration on Climate Change
Representatives from Landscape Observatory, Cranfield University and Big Chalk visited Buxton Climate Change Impacts Lab (BCCIL) to explore opportunities for collaboration on climate change. Research at BCCIL is dedicated to investigating the impacts of climate change on the UK’s grassland ecosystems and how to maintain and protect its biodiversity for future generations. Originally established in …
Landscape Observatory to deliver AI-powered habitat mapping supported by Vodafone UK and National Parks Partnerships
A transformative partnership between Vodafone UK and the UK National Parks will use the power of Vodafone’s network and cutting-edge technology to help protect ecosystems, engage local communities, and support the future of the National Parks. Landscape Observatory will act as the delivery vehicle for the pioneering AI-powered habitat mapping research which the partnership will …
Landscape Observatory joins the PLP Incubator Hub
Landscape Observatory has been accepted into the Protected Landscape Partnership Incubator Hub, securing its first year of funding. The establishment of Landscape Observatory will provide a platform for building on and advancing the latest critical thinking in conservation management. For example, integrating adaptive management frameworks such as Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) and the use of AI and …
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