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

Mapping endangered habitats with the help of citizen scientists and satellite data
Phys.org Thursday 30 July 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
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