The Habitat and Land Observation (HALO) Hub is a collaborative platform connecting researchers, practitioners, and innovators working at the intersection of nature and technology. The HALO Hub brings together people using remote sensing, drones, satellite imagery, bioacoustics, and other land observation tools to monitor and restore habitats across the UK.

Purpose of the hub

Effective use of land and habitat observation technologies depends as much on shared learning as on the tools themselves. The HALO Hub provides a space to:

• Explore challenges and opportunities together, through open discussion of what is working, what isn’t, and why.
• Share insights and experience, from early questions and observations to project examples and lessons learned.
• Connect across disciplines and sectors, bringing practitioners, academics and innovators into conversation around nature monitoring

What You’ll Find Inside

Discussion groups

• General exchange: practical insights, questions and informal discussion
• Applied learning: tools, methods and case studies
• Research and innovation: academic, technical and experimental perspectives

Tools & resources

• Resources and tools on nature technologies
• Events calendar; from webinars and workshops to community meetups
• Curated discussions on emerging themes and trends
• News & insights; latest developments across nature tech and environmental monitoring
• Opportunities & offers; collaborations, funding, and services from across the ecosystem

Getting started

1. Create your free EKN account, so you can post, comment, and receive updates.
2. Join the groups and conversations most relevant to your interests and work.
3. Be part of the conversation – share your news, ask a question or share what you are doing within nature and tech.

The HALO hub was created through a partnership between Surrey Wildlife Trust and Ecosystem Knowledge Network. It has been created as part of the Space4Nature project, in collaboration with the University of Surrey, Buglife and Painshill Park Trust. Space4Nature has been generously supported by the players of the Peoples Postcode Lottery.