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Please note: The algorithm descriptions in English have been automatically translated. Errors may have been introduced in this process. For the original descriptions, go to the Dutch version of the Algorithm Register.

Heathland Grassification Monitor

Province of Fryslân

The algorithm is used annually in heathland areas to determine the extent of grass encroachment. This grass encroachment is a good indicator of the condition of the heathland areas, as it provides insight into the presence of invasive plants.
Last change on 11th of August 2026, at 6:49 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
Publication category
Other algorithms
Impact assessment
Z-Inspection
Status
In development

General information

Theme

Nature and Environment

Begin date

2021-06

Contact information

provincie@fryslan.frl

Responsible use

Goal and impact

By monitoring the natural environment – in this specific case, heathland – more efficiently and frequently, it is possible to identify source and impact control measures in a more targeted manner.

Considerations

By monitoring the extent of grass encroachment more frequently, we are able to carry out nature conservation more effectively. Furthermore, more frequent monitoring makes it possible to identify cause-and-effect relationships more accurately. 

Human intervention

The system is descriptive, meaning that human intervention is always required to carry out further analyses or make decisions.

Risk management

An integral part of the Z-Inspection.

Impact assessment

Z-Inspection

Operations

Data

Habitat type maps and Sentinel-2 image files.

Technical design

Using labelled data (mapping) and satellite imagery, the LSTM algorithm has learnt to predict, for new time points and previously unobserved areas of land, the extent to which a particular vegetation class is present.

External provider

Ilionx

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