SERVICES SCALABLE ACROSS GEOGRAPHIES AND HABITATS

Habitat surveys made simple

Our data is used for measuring (baselines and annual monitoring) and reporting (analysing and quantifying changes in land use), on sites as small as a school playing field, as long as a highway, or as large as an entire county. Request and access data with ease using Gentian’s online platform.

FOR GREENER NEIGHBOURHOODS, TOWNS AND CITIES

Urban

Gentian provides actionable data to support policies and decisions for urban climate resilience strategies and local biodiversity restoration schemes.

  • Using aerial and satellite imagery we are able to achieve what many local authorities may find impossible: remotely mapping out the vegetation cover of private gardens.

  • Our modelling allows us to identify and quantify existing green roofs within your area of interest, classify them by green roof type, and detect roofs which are capable of being retrofitted to help contribute to biodiversity in your region.

  • We use an advanced model to calculate both the canopy area and an estimated number of trees in your area.

  • Using historical satellite imagery we are able to identify the changes of biodiversity in your area of interest. This includes the changes in public and private green spaces, the changes in the number of green roofs, and the overall biodiversity net gain within a specified time frame.

  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a new regulation in the UK calling for 10% of the area of new building projects. Using satellite and aerial imagery we are able to conduct a baseline BNG assessment for your area of interest as well as follow-up assessments to provide accurate data for you to use in your BNG reporting.

Private gardens

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FOR DETAILED SURVEYS AND ANALYSES

Habitat Mapping

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  • We are able to efficiently identify different habitats within an area of interest, saving you time on a costly initial assessment. Using IUCN, UKHab, and EUNIS classification, our data can be used by experts to conduct a more in-depth assessment.

  • In addition to habitat identification we are also able to identify linear features within your area of interest: such as ditches, hedgerows, or streams. These can be used to contribute to the biodiversity credit score of the area.

FOR NATURE REPORTING

TNFD

Gentian can provide data to support TNFD reporting in line with the LEAP Framework. Contact us to discuss other reporting frameworks like CSRD, SBTN and more.

  • Using our habitat mapping we are able to identify the most important areas of biodiversity within your area of interest, alerting you to areas you will need to protect and ensuring that they remain untouched.

  • With our highly detailed habitat mapping we are able to provide you with an accurate baseline of the quantity and quality of habitats within your area of interest, allowing you to accurately report your TNFD baseline.

  • With our ecology experts we have developed a unique measure of biodiversity that provides you with an estimated number to quantify the biodiversity of the area.

  • Understanding how the habitats within your area of interest interact with each other is absolutely vital in protecting biodiversity. With our connectivity maps included in your TNFD report, you will have a clear understanding of the channels that wildlife use to interact with each other in your area of interest.

  • We can continue to monitor your area of interest over a significant period of time, identifying changes and trends in habitat and biodiversity, providing you with the data you need in order to protect vital areas from a changing climate.

  • With our expert ecologists, we can provide you with the strategy in order to mitigate any impact you may have on the environment, ensuring that habitats are climate resilient and important areas of biodiversity continue to thrive.

Talk to one of our experts about our services or request a quote on the Gentian Online Platform.