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Can the UKHab Survey be used offline?

Yes.  Coreo works fully offline.  If you have the Professional package then you also get the ability to download/capture basemaps for use offline.  See the Coreo pricing page for features and costs of the different tiers.

Dave Kilbey Feb 02 2023

Can shapefiles that I’ve uploaded be edited if the habitats are different on the ground?

Yes, this is a key process in the UKHab Survey. One of the main workflows people use is uploading shapefiles as “pre-survey” data. This is largely to provide you with the habitat features pre-mapped for groundtruthing in the field.  The main UKHab survey then uses these features as a template for you to either accept […]

Dave Kilbey Feb 02 2023

Are there any limits to the number of surveys I can build?

There are no limits to the number of surveys (projects) you can build and run in the Fundamentals, Professional or Enterprise tiers. The Starter tier, which is intended for people who have very simple requirements, or are testing the water, is limited to two surveys. For a full breakdown of what each tier contains visit […]

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Can I run data collection projects on any subject?

Yes you can. Coreo is a subject agnostic platform and has been designed for collecting and sharing data of any structure. We might be a bit biased but we think it’s the best platform on the market for the collection of spatial data. If you have any questions get in touch to find out more.

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

What specification of device would you recommend we use with Coreo?

In general, we would recommend going for the best device you can afford within your budget. As Coreo surveys vary so much, we can only offer ideas on what to consider when making your choice, so hopefully the following will help inform your decision. Apple or Android? Both Coreo and the UKHab Survey will run […]

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Is there a limit on storage within Coreo?

Simply put, no. Coreo allows you, your team or your audience to submit as much data as you like. This makes Coreo one of the most powerful, flexible and scaleable data collection tools on the market. However, there is a difference between the total number of records you can submit between the different tiers.

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

How is Coreo kept up-to-date?

The Coreo platform is continuously being developed and enhanced and you will always have access to the latest version via the app stores regardless of which subscription tier you are on. Some features are only available within certain tiers, however, and the key differences are explained on our Pricing page.

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Does Coreo produce colour coded maps of my UKHab data?

The new UKHab Portal represents your UKHab data according to the standard symbology. The records that you collect via the UKHab Survey App are colour coded according to the form they relate to in Coreo.  For example, pre-survey records are shown as pink in colour. We don’t currently attempt to utilise UKHab codes to colour […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 22 2022

Is there a video overview of the UKHab Survey?

Yes. We have a range of videos on our Coreo Documentation site that will help you to get started with the UKHab Survey – https://docs.coreo.io/coreo-videos/coreo-help-videos/

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Can people outside my organisation join the free trial?

Yes. Anyone can join your “Organisation” and projects in Coreo. You need to have enough seats available to accommodate them and then it’s simple to invite them to join by email. This guide explains how to do this.

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Do I need to be skilled in GIS to use the app?

No. Coreo, the platform on which the UKHab Survey runs, has been designed specifically to accommodate people without extensive GIS training. The app itself has been built so that the workflow is both intuitive and supportive. There is strict logic built into the UKHab Survey, meaning you only ever see relevant questions based on the […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Does the UKHab Survey App support the calculation of Biodiversity Units?

Yes. The UKHab Survey App supports habitat condition assessment of polygon and line UKHab features, using the criteria published in the Biodiversity Metric v4.0. The new UKHab Portal actually provides you with an export feature that automagically populates Natural England’s Biodiversity Metric 4.0 Calculation Tool – meaning no more time consuming data entry! You may […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Is the UKHab Survey kept up-to-date?

Yes, the app is updated by authors of the UKHab Classification and Directors of UKHab.org to keep it in step with emerging changes to the Biodiversity Metric. The latest version of the app uses UKHab v2.0 and supports v4.0 or the Metric. It will be updated to accommodate any future changes, as part of your […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

Can other members of my team join the trial?

Yes, you can invite other team members to join your Coreo Organisation and projects, allowing you to make sure everyone has trialed the system before you sign up. This video shows you how to do this.

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

Is there a free trial?

Yes, you get 30 days to trial the app and Coreo.  Contact us to get set up.

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

How do I get the app?

The app runs on the Coreo data collection platform. However, you won’t be able to download and run the UKHab Survey just by signing up to Coreo.  You need to speak with one of our team members first so that we can set the app up for you.  We also provide everyone with an onboarding […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022