As well as studying the array of habitats in an area, the database can be used to compliment and be complimented by our other spatial databases and our species database; our open space data can provide further information about a habitat’s land use, ownership, accessibility and designations; our species data can help inform the biodiversity of a habitat. The habitat database can also be used to accompany data from external sources such as the GLA’s London Green and Blue Cover; while GLA’s dataset is good for quantitative analysis of vegetation cover, our new habitat database can be used for qualitative analysis of the habitats involved. Together, they can provide opportunities to study urban greening and promote London’s natural capital and green infrastructure.
