Maps can be simple (as the inset map of Devon, UK) or display complex data (main map) such as global landcover (GlobCover from the European Space Agency).

Precise locations can be easily shown for reports. In this example, a field is outlined in red and overlaid on satellite imagery plus 50m contour lines. High resolution data can also be used (where available), including Digital Elevation Models (DEM) at a fine resolution.

A locality map, showing the overall geographic location of Madagascar and the country’s protected areas - useful for planning and protecting. Individual areas can be extracted for further detailed analysis.

This relief map derived from a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) coupled with a 50km grid, shows species localities in Northern Madagascar (red points). Green areas are lowland regions, while white are highland zones. Cost-path analysis can demonstrate a species ability to move between geographic regions/populations restricted by features such as geographic height, roads, rivers etc.

This map is the visual representation of an SDM - red areas represent highly suitable habitat, green less suitable, white areas fall below the threshold value for the model and are unlikely to be suitable for the species. Coupled with climate and habitat data, these models and maps can be useful for demonstrating the impact of climate change on a species’ range.

A demonstration of the potential number of species to face extinction in protected areas across Madagascar under two different climate scenarios. This map set is designed to be clear and accessible and convey information quickly.