Ecological Profiling Exercise
The Ecological Profiling Exercise (EPE) is a scientific study that developed a combination of ecological profiling tools, comprising the least-resistance pathway for terrestrial habitats, and agent-based modelling for coastal and marine habitats.
FOR TERRESTRIAL HABITATS
The Geographic Information System (GIS) least-resistance pathway modelling, is an algorithm-based tool that projects the pathway an animal can best use to travel between habitats. To do so, the system identifies and assigns a numerical value to each area between the habitats. The lower the value, the less resistance an animal encounters in moving across it. The system then links areas of the lowest value to form the most accessible pathway for our wildlife, informing our plans to establish nature corridors and parks.
For Coastal And Marine Habitats
The genetic data of marine organisms, such as sea star larvae, are used in agent-based spatial models. These computational models, similar to GIS, map out the connectivity between coastal and marine habitats, informing habitat enhancement and restoration plans such as Plant-a-Coral, Seed-a-Reef Programme.
Find out more about how our findings help us to sensitively integrate nature in our urban landscape and enhance the resilience of our habitats.
Find out more about how our findings help us to sensitively integrate nature in our urban landscape and enhance the resilience of our habitats.