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angus.middleton@landmark.co.uk
0845 458 5250
98-99 Queens Road
Brighton
BN1 3XF
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Resource description:
EcoServices solves problems. Our clients simply tell us their objectives and EcoServices does the rest. It models (sub-)catchments to show (1) which parts of the landscape are working hardest to provide the specific benefits needed locally, then (2) identifies which habitats to create and where to create them to produce the greatest improvements in service provision at least cost. The outputs are highly graphical and easy to understand, making them perfect for engaging stakeholders and initiating discussions around local knowledge and priorities.
Requirements:
- None. EcoServices can offer a full consultancy service and generate outputs in formats to suit our clients.
- Clients with GIS capabilities will be able to manipulate the modelled results from EcoServices most effectively and extensively.
- Landmark can offer assistance and training to help our clients gain greatest value from EcoServices.
Advantages:
- EcoServices can deliver results optimised for board, management and/or technical level decision making. This makes them commercial relevant and pragmatic, so that clients can gain most benefit whilst committing little internal resource.
- EcoServices creates GIS-based data layers, which can be integrated with other projects or outputs with a GIS component. For instance, the ecosystem service optimisation of EcoServices could be blended with biodiversity corridor mapping or socio-economic a
- We can identify, source and procure all data necessary to run our models. This can include clients' own data, open source (free) data or proprietor data, depending on what is best for the project and the client's objectives. This can save clients consider
Constraints:
- Our modelling is only as good as the data we use. Open source data is comparatively inexpensive, but is often at lower resolution than paid-for data. We can help you decide which is appropriate for your project.
- Our modelling is excellent at comparative analysis: prioritising which new habitats to create in which locations to maximise increase in service provision at least cost. We cannot quantify in absolute terms how much difference these habitats will make, un
- EcoServices only models water services: flooding, pollution, erosion and base flow to streams (groundwater recharge). However, the GIS element of EcoServices outputs means we can integrate with other ecosystem services or natural capital valuation studies
Additional information:
Brecon Beacons National Park: Nant Crew
Upper River Wyre catchment
Natural Capital Mapathon
Licence:
- Commercial
Development stage:
- Full, working product
