Task 2: National distribution map of HNV farmland and forest areas

Task Overview

This task combines data from Task 1 and focuses on estimating distribution and extent of HNV farmland and forests in Ireland.
2 October 2022

Task Start

Location: Teagasc

Current Status

In Progress

Task Due Date

Objectives

• Develop a GIS methodology to estimate the national distribution of HNV forestry
• Assess the accuracy of GIS methodology
• Create an integrated methodology to estimate the distribution of HNV farmland and forestry in Ireland
• Assess current approaches, and potential future improvements for estimating the national distribution of HNV farmland

Outcomes

• A GIS methodology and national map of the distribution and extent of potential HNV farmland and forest at an appropriate resolution

This project is funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine Research Stimulus Fund

  • High Nature Value Farmland and Forests, GMIT