Landscape Observatory contributed research to Nature’s Changing Seasons, a pioneering pilot which combined citizen science and climate data to reveal how nature in Protected Landscapes is being impacted by climate change. Combining long-term observations with high-resolution climate data, the research explored how warmer temperatures are affecting the timing of seasonal events across trees, wildflowers and butterflies. The findings …
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In this recorded presentation introducing Landscape Observatory, Director Simon Geikie explains the importance of the project and how it helps the Protected Landscapes respond to the accelerating impacts of climate change. As rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and increasing pressures on land use transform our environments, Landscape Observatory provides a space to understand these changes …
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Using AI generated mapping, Landscape Observatory is working with Dr Emma Gardener at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology to map species movements for modelling. Emma is a Research Fellow working specifically on the issue of landscape change and the consequences for biodiversity. Additionally, her studies investigate how land-use decisions can better balance the …
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Using true orthorectified 12.5cm national resolution images supplied by Bluesky International Ltd combined with advanced AI techniques, we’re creating the first robust, annotated and verified land cover dataset of its kind. The Landscape Observatory will complete land cover maps for all National Parks, National Landscape and National Trails in England. Click here to subscribe for …
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