Choosing where to restore: a prioritisation workflow

Combining habitat maps, pressures, costs and feasibility to rank candidate restoration sites.

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From maps to a shortlist

Prioritisation overlays where a habitat was, where it is now, what pressures remain and what restoration would cost. The result is a ranked list, not a single answer.

Workflow

  1. Map historical and current extent.
  2. Remove sites where the main pressure is still active.
  3. Score the rest on feasibility, cost and expected benefit.
  4. Discuss the shortlist with stakeholders.

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Policy & Planning
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Advanced · 8 min read
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