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Green infrastructure planning and mapping
The Mersey Forest is at the forefront of green infrastructure thinking and practice, and has experience of developing green infrastructure plans for a wide range of study areas, from individual sites to whole counties. Climate change adaptation is a speciality.
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GIS analysis, development and training
Do you have a question that begins with the word 'where'? If so, our geographic information system can almost certainly answer it. Or, if you prefer, we can provide you with the tools and training to answer it yourself.
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Web tools development, including interactive mapping
It's astonishing what can be done online these days, from interactive mapping to scientific modelling. The Mersey Forest has expertise in creating advanced web tools that can be used by anyone with access to the internet.
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Experience
We have delivered projects across the UK and have extensive experience of working with European partners
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Liverpool Green Infrastructure Strategy
A ground-breaking and much-imitated study
Client: Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Primary Care Trust, 2010
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Liverpool Knowledge Quarter green infrastructure mapping
Compares a masterplan with the existing arrangement of green infrastructure
Client: Liverpool Vision, 2010
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Ayrshire Future Forestry & Woodland Guidance
A spatial multi-criteria evaluation as evidence for a new woodland strategy
Client: Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit (with MD²), 2011
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Ayrshire Green Network Study
A green infrastructure plan for a large rural area
Client: Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit (with TGP & MD²), 2011 |
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Carlisle Green Infrastructure Strategy
A marriage of visionary and technical green infrastructure thinking
Client: Carlisle City Council (with Rebanks Consulting), 2011
(not yet published)
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STAR tools
Online tools for assessing the potential of green infrastructure in adapting urban areas to climate change
Client: The University of Manchester, 2011
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Weaver Valley Climate Change Action Plan
An in-depth look at potential adaptation and mitigation responses
Client: Weaver Valley Partnership, 2008
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Northwich land ownership tool
An interactive map showing local land ownership and projects
Client: Groundwork Cheshire, 2010
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Green Infrastructure Solutions to Pinch Point Issues in Northwest England
A regional analysis of green infrastructure's role in sustainable development
Client: North West Development Agency, 2010
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Green Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change: A Framework for Action in Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside
Evidence for policy and delivery on this crucial and long term agenda
Client: North West Development Agency, 2011
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Contact
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Testimonials
"We are really pleased with the outcome of the work, which I think has exceeded all of our expectations"
Dr Gina Cavan, The University of Manchester (STAR tools)
"The Mersey Forest's innovative GIS solutions helped us deliver an excellent finished product"
Clive Davies, MD2 (Ayrshire studies)
"A very thorough piece of research presented in an easy to digest way"
Ian Dale, former Programme Manager for Weaver Valley (Weaver Valley Climate Change Action Plan)
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