AI Archives - Landscape Observatory

New Annotation Tool Set to Accelerate AI Mapping Across England’s Protected Landscapes

by Sarah RowleyLandscapes, News Mon 10 August 2026Mon 10 August 2026No Comments

Landscape 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 map production across 25% of England, one of the big challenges is the volume of aerial photography …

Landscape Observatory Welcomes Seven Graduate Recruits to New GIS & Digitisation Technical Team

by Sarah RowleyNews, Recruitment Tue 16 June 2026Tue 16 June 2026No Comments

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

by Sarah RowleyRecruitment Fri 27 March 2026Fri 27 March 2026No Comments

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 …

Map of National Parks and National Landscapes in Year 1 AI mapping project

Pioneering AI Mapping Begins Across England’s Protected Landscapes

by Sarah RowleyLandscapes, News Thu 30 October 2025Thu 30 October 2025No Comments

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 …

Landscape Observatory to deliver AI-powered habitat mapping supported by Vodafone UK and National Parks Partnerships

by Sarah RowleyNews Thu 21 August 2025Mon 20 October 2025No Comments

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 …