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Mapping endangered habitats with the help of citizen scientists and satellite data

As biodiversity declines and many of the UK's most important habitats become smaller and more fragmented, conservation organizations need accurate, up-to-date maps to protect wildlife and restore nature. However, creating these maps by surveying every site on foot is time-consuming, expensive and of...

Mapping endangered habitats with the help of citizen scientists and satellite data
Image: Phys.org
As biodiversity declines and many of the UK's most important habitats become smaller and more fragmented, conservation organizations need accurate, up-to-date maps to protect wildlife and restore nature. However, creating these maps by surveying every site on foot is time-consuming, expensive and often impractical across large areas.

Originally published at Phys.org

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