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Can you extract plans out of the tool into geometry files with attribution?

You can export your plans as attributed shapefiles, geoJSON and as a GeoPackage.

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

I work on sites used for off-site uplift. Can I use the post-intervention tool for off-site BNG calculations?

Of course! Click the settings cog in your plan and switch on off-site. This will use offsite calculations and save...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

How many post-intervention plans can I create?

You can create as many plans as you like so you can experiment with and compare different scenarios without losing...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

I already have shapefiles of my post-intervention plan. Can I use them in the tool?

Yes you can currently upload shapefile geometry into the plan. In the near future you will also be able to...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

I have a flat image of the proposed plan. Can I use it in the tool?

Yes you can upload images to use for reference in the tool. Currently they will need to be in the...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

How do I assign a feature to be retained, created or enhanced?

You don’t need to! This is all done automatically for you based on a comparison between the baseline and the...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

Does the tool automatically pull in the tree area from the tree area helper in the metric?

Yes. It will automatically add the tree area based on the tree helper and add this area on top of...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

Does the tool flag BNG trading rule violations?

Yes. Whenever a trading rule is not satisfied it will be shown in the trading summaries and flagged on the...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

Can I save out my post-intervention plan map to use in reports?

The tool has a built-in map images creator, with an automatically created legend. You can save out maps with symbology...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

Can you export out to the metric?

Yes the final output is a fully populated metric workbook. You can also export an image of the map with...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

My baseline isn’t complete. Can I use the tool?

Absolutely. As long as the current record in your baseline has an area/length, a metric habitat, a strategic significance, and...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

I don’t have a baseline in Coreo. Can I use the tool?

Currently for the automatic comparison to work you need to have a baseline in Coreo. We are currently looking at...

Ali Harvey May 13 2026

How does Coreo automate BNG condition assessments?

Coreo automates assessments by dynamically displaying the relevant condition criteria based on the UKHab code you select in the field....

Ali Harvey Feb 18 2026

Does Coreo support the latest Statutory Biodiversity Metric?

Yes, the Coreo UKHab & BNG survey is fully compatible with the UK Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The platform automatically maps...

Ali Harvey Feb 18 2026

What are the shapefiles like when downloaded? The ones from Survey 123 have a vast number of nodes that are not easy to edit.

This will entirely depend on a) the condition of the shapefiles you import or b) how many nodes you add...

Dave Kilbey Feb 02 2023

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...

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...

Dave Kilbey Feb 02 2023

Can I update my surveys after I publish them?

Yes. Coreo allows you to change your surveys at any time. You will always be able to add new questions....

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Will the price of my subscription change over time?

There are a number of reasons why the price of your Coreo licence subscription might change. The overall licence fee...

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Do you offer a discount for charities?

Yes, we offer a 15% discount to charities on all tiers. Head over to our Pricing page to find out...

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

How much does a subscription to Coreo cost?

There are a number of different tiers you can choose from, to suit your requirements. To find out more about...

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...

Dave Kilbey Jul 22 2022

How do I export UKHab and BNG data from Coreo to my GIS Software?

You can export your survey results as a Shapefile, GeoJSON GeoPackage or CSV and then import these directly into your...

Dave Kilbey Jul 13 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...

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...

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Do I need GIS experience to use the Coreo UKHab & BNG survey?

No, the app is designed for ecologists, not GIS specialists. It features intuitive tools used both in the field and...

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Are the outputs compatible with Phase 1 surveys?

The habitat outputs from the App use the UK Habitat Classification (“UKHab”). Correspondence tables exist to help with translation into...

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Does the app measure area and length of habitats?

Yes. When you add polygons or lines Coreo calculates the area or length of the feature on submission.

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...

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Does the app support the import of existing boundaries?

Yes, you can export boundary files from your current GIS and then import them for use in the UKHab Survey....

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 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...

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...

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...

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

What is the minimum specification for a phone or tablet to run the UKHab Survey App?

The UKHab Survey App should run on most contemporary devices.  However, please review our FAQ on general device specification for...

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

What does the cost include?

The cost of a standard UKHab licence covers your use of the UKHab Survey App for one year and also...

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

Can I pay for the licence per month?

Currently the UKHab Survey App is only available with an annual subscription.

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

How much does it cost?

If you’re a commercial enterprise, the UKHab Survey is £100 per user, per year.  Because the UKHab Survey is an...

Dave Kilbey Jun 27 2022

Are there any other licensing options?

If you are a charity wishing to collect data using multiple volunteers, or an educational establishment interested in allowing students...

Dave Kilbey Jun 27 2022

What’s the licensing model for commercial organisations?

The standard licensing for the UKHab Survey app is per user/seat. Therefore, if you have 5 people in your organisation...

Dave Kilbey Jun 27 2022