Cartographic evaluation of the ecological background of a group of sites on an international scale - Methodological framework
Résumé
The creation of a cartographic atlas of the ecological context of a group of sites, based on the use of various datasets, enables organizations and economic players to gain a better understanding of the environment in which their activities are located. This first stage contributes to an overall analysis to be carried out across a network of sites, with the aim of anticipating potential risks on biodiversity, avoiding impacts or rehabilitating sites after use.
To conduct a cartographic assessment, a standardized methodological framework is proposed here, based on the use of accessible geographical datasets containing layers of information on the environment, such as sensitive areas, ecosystems and land use, range areas of endangered species, etc. The application of this methodological framework consists on the creation of a GIS project, using digital spatial and statistical data analysis tools, and comprising several stages ranging from data acquisition to its final representation, via its management, processing and analysis.
This project leads to the production of atlases (graphic and textual documents), which act as communication and awareness-raising tools, with the aim of raising awareness of the potential natural heritage in the area of the study sites.
Aimed at large geographical scales, this methodological framework has its advantages but also its limitations, which are discussed, along with prospects for improvement or adaptation to specific contexts.
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(EN) Régnier A - Forero S - 2023. User guide mapping worlwide.pdf (20.02 Mo)
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