Wetlands

Design wetlands that support wildlife and biodiversity, and help reduce flooding and drought. Get inspiration on how to recreate wetlands using detailed data and analyses.

Wetland planning

Feasible wetland locations are identified by inspecting flow paths and using the watershed tool. The size for wetlands is assessed using the catchment size and land-use information. (9:09)

Wetland creation

Watch this webinar on how to plan wetlands in farmland areas and learn about the practical implementation process, including how to evaluate results using drone imagery and elevation data. Guest: Devon Wildlife Trust, UK

Rewilding and restoring Danish landscapes

Denmark has set ambitious goals for restoring natural environments, for example, restoring 140,000 hectares of farmland into natural areas such as meadows and wetlands.

Idea to reality: Maximising nature’s potential on farmland through technology and collaboration

Strong collaborations, a genuine desire to help nature thrive and an innovative way to incorporate technology into the planning process are key when protecting and restoring farmland. Devon Wildlife Trust’s David Thomas shares his insights from the recent Farrantshayes farm wetlands project in Devon County.

Nature restoration stories: “Agricultural wetland planning”

How are wetlands planned? And how Scalgo Live is used to create them? Ea Baden from Ekologigruppen will talk about how she plans wetlands together with landowners.