General overview of the various data processing stages and functionalities that the ECOPLAN-SE features.

  1. During data preprocessing, data from the general geodataset are extracted at study area level. Datasets can be adjusted to develop LC and LU scenarios using available modules.
  2. ES are calculated using the data on (a) study area level. (b) Additional, ES specific data can be incorporated from the geodataset when needed, including both demand and supply-related files. (c) When flows are taken into account, the plug-in will automatically increase the area that is evaluated to also include the relevant areas outside of the study area.
  3. ES maps are processed to obtain comprehensible, aggregated results in tables and hot-spot and bundle maps.
  
  Part of: Vrebos D, Staes J, Broekx S, de Nocker L, Gabriels K, Hermy M, Liekens I, Marsboom C, Ottoy S, Van Der Biest K, van Orshoven J, Meire P (2020) Facilitating spatially-explicit assessments of ecosystem service delivery to support land use planning. One Ecosystem 5: e50540. https://doi.org/10.3897/oneeco.5.e50540