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EU-biodiversity monitor use case forest restoration Elizabeth Forest Park, Scotland

Biodiversity is a complex property of landscape not trivial to map, especially not at high spatial resolution. The OEMC project aims to create a spatial product that estimates biodiversity by using spatial characteristics as proxy.

What is the challenge?

Developing indicators of diversity is both computationally and conceptually challenging, as ensuring that remotely-sensed diversity aligns with on-the-ground assessments.

Our solution

We explore methods to assess spectral and functional diversity and validate their correlation with in-situ measured vegetation diversity.

Who will benefit?

Restoration and conservation practitioners, along with platforms like Restor.eco, can use this data to support decision-making and demonstrate on-the-ground impact.

Target Partner Organizations
OEMC Leading Partner
Get in touch!

Johan Ven Den Hoogen
ETH Zurich
johan.vandenhoogen@usys.ethz.ch

Type of output

Indicators of spectral diversity at medium spatial resolution, and indicators of trait / functional diversity at medium spatial resolution.

Technology readiness level

TRL3: Experimental proof of concept

Location

Europe

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