Habitat Mapping & Natural Capital Assessment (CPU4462)

Nottingham City Council is looking to obtain digital land use and habitat data for the whole city, mapped in detail to a high resolution to allow for detailed analysis of the City's natural resources, habitat networks and valuation of natural capital and ecosystem services. We are also looking to undertake Biodiversity Opportunity Mapping using this habitat and land use data and existing spatial datasets to identify the most ecologically appropriate and beneficial locations for habitat expansion, restoration and creation. This will be carried out alongside Tree Planting Opportunity Mapping and development of a Tree Planting Strategy to identify beneficial and suitable spaces for increasing % canopy cover in the City whilst avoiding potential conflicting habitat creation options.