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WHAT IS LAND360?

LAND360 is Fera’s natural capital assessment service.

Combining data and science, LAND360 accurately measures, and maps existing land habitat features and models biodiversity offerings to help farmers, landowners, estate managers and housing developers make informed land use decisions.

WHO IS LAND360 FOR?

FOR ESTATES

With the introduction of the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) and the drive to manage land in a way that recognises ‘public money for public goods’, understanding the extent of natural capital available across a farm or certain area of land is going to become increasingly important.

With Fera’s R&D expertise and scientific knowledge, we’ve created a reliable service capable of measuring, monitoring and assessing natural capital that estate managers and owners can use to create this necessary baseline.

FOR FARMERS

As well as continuing to produce sufficient, high-quality food, farmers and landowners are being encouraged to deliver a range of environmental benefits. These include clean water, improved water quality, wildlife habitats and carbon sequestration.

Taking measures to understand the natural capital your land has offers a chance to identify its true value, and introduce measures that will ultimately enhance it.

FOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS

Developing and delivering frameworks that support the creation of sustainable communities and living environments is already hugely important to house builders. With new legislation coming into play from February 12^th 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will play an even greater role in sustainable developments.

At Fera Science, we understand the importance of science in helping house builders meet sustainability, BNG, and carbon reduction targets. Our team of experts can provide a range of services to support developers in their efforts to enhance nature and biodiversity.

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LAND360 PACKAGES

Whether you're seeking comprehensive baseline information on natural capital or the provision of land management options to support future revenue streams, LAND360 has three packages designed to support farmers, landowners, and land agents when making sustainable land use decisions for the future.

An initial, comprehensive baseline mapping service for larger areas. Based on Ordnance Survey (OS) MasterMap parcels, this layer provides large scale land management stakeholders a robust, low-cost entry to LAND360. This service helps to identify focus areas for further analysis.

A comprehensive baseline mapping service that provides a robust foundation for strategic land management planning and provides the data to make informed decisions.

A step on from LAND360 Mapping+, this package uses habitat condition surveying to accurately quantify natural capital, providing tangible insights that encourage sustainable land management decisions.

LAND360 Ecosystem+ is a service whereby land use proposals are developed in conjunction with land management decision makers, stakeholders, and Fera scientists to identify opportunities for future revenue streams. This is based on a detailed analysis gathered on available natural capital and business performance.

LAND360 IN ACTION

Find out how Estate businesses have used LAND360 to support their future land management decisions.

CASTLE HOWARD ESTATE

Castle Howard Estate in Yorkshire is working with Fera Science’s LAND360 team to map out the biodiversity and carbon footprint of the 9,000-acre (3,520ha) mixed-use estate, consisting of farmland, woodland and parkland.