FAQs for UKHab

No, the app is designed for ecologists, not GIS specialists. It features intuitive tools used both in the field and at your desk. These include: snapping and overlap avoidance, layer control and drawing functionality, to name a few. With the tools provided by Coreo you can create professional-grade habitat maps without being a GIS professional.

You can export your survey results as a Shapefile, GeoJSON GeoPackage or CSV and then import these directly into your GIS software of choice. Coreo’s exports are system agnostic meaning they can be used across different GIS packages such as QGIS or ArcGIS.

Yes, the Coreo UKHab & BNG survey is fully compatible with the UK Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The platform automatically maps UKHab codes to the corresponding metric habitat types and condition assessment criteria, ensuring your data is ready for submission. You can also export the data collected in Coreo directly to the official Metric Calculation Workbook.

Coreo automates assessments by dynamically displaying the relevant condition criteria based on the UKHab code you select in the field. After answering the criteria questions, the app calculates the condition score for you, reducing manual errors and ensuring compliance with Natural England’s guidance.