Using Open Data and New Technology To Tackle the Greening of the CAP

from a broader perspective

Prague, 21st of October Marcel Meijer

Outline

Setting the scene

Open Data related to landscape features

Broader perspective

Available open LPIS data across the MS

Available techniques related to greening

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Setting the scene

Inventory of open data related to landscape features●In 2016 all landscape features will become eligible

for greening in the Netherlands (with the exception of ditches)

Inventory of open LPIS data●Can the LPIS play a role in the validation of satellite-

based information. Exploring (new) techniques useable for greening the CAP

●Are there any techniques readily available that can help detecting and monitoring greening?

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Inventory existing (open) datasets

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big emphasis on geospatial data in the Netherlands

• Topographical data• Satellite data• LiDAR data• Soil data• Land use

Coverage of the datasets

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country

province

county

designated area

• Covering an area doesn’t mean that everything is captured

• RD areas are mostly focused on grassland

EFA Landscape dimensions

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Element Measurements Additional requirements

Hedges ≤ 10 m widthWooded bank ≤ 10 m width

Isolated ≥ 4 m crown diameterTrees Line ≥ 4 m crown diameter

Group ≤ 0.3 haField margin ≥ 1 and ≤ 20 m width Ponds ≤ 0.1 haWatercourse ≤ 6 m widthStone walls n.a.

Classifying datasets (fit for use)

7Source: The New Cap Gap. Modelling and delineation of Ecological Focus AreasBy Ruud Oberndorff 2015

Some examples - I

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Some examples – II

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Main conclusions

There’s already a lot of (open) data

Different definitions Different types of quality Different type of geometry Different levels of completeness Different digitising rules Overlapping data

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BUT...............

What if we look a little bit further?

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Land cover Width Length Area Location (coordinates) Geometry Unique ID Etc.

Can we together with different organisations set up national repository for landscape features?

Minimum set of requirements

• Rural Development• Cultural History• Direct Payments• Regional organisations• Other

Joining forces!

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criteria

area

width

etc.

typeshapecolour

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Landscape elements

green

line

hedges

Woodedstrips

Trees in line

point Solitairy trees

polygon

Trees in group

blue ponds

additional information

• Sub-type• Management• Specifications

• Biodiversity value

• Cultural history

• Farmer•

hierarchical classification

LPIS Open Data Survey

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We need your help!

- marcel2.meijer@wur.nl- linkedin

Can the LPIS play a role in the validation of satellite-based information?

Monitoring Crop Rotation on a National Scale

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in the Netherlands crop parcel data from 2005 – 2015 is available

Monitoring permanent pasture (intensity)

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