We have now embarked on a third phase of work for DEFRA and JNCC. This new phase will establish the range of uses of EO for informing policy and practical land management decision making. Further technical development will be focused on upland areas. We will also be taking on a co-ordination and information exchange role.

Building on work in Wales and Scotland and then in Norfolk, this third phase involves a multi- disciplinary team of experts from Environment Systems, Team Projects, Specto-Natura, Bournemouth University, aviation specialists Callen Lenz and FERA, working with CEH.

The project will work closely with end-users in the Northern Upland Chain Local Nature Partnership and the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Parks, where the upland pilot study will be based.