Better Maps – Clearer Impacts – Stronger Assessments

This one-day training course will provide a practical, Ireland-focused introduction to producing clear, defensible and planning-compliant maps for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) and Habitats Reports. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of what planning authorities and inspectors expect to see in mapping, how to use authoritative Irish spatial datasets and how to present ecological and environmental information in a way that clearly supports assessment findings. Through hands-on examples and real Irish case studies, the course will help participants improve the quality, consistency and credibility of their maps, reduce the risk of requests for further information and increase confidence when preparing mapping for EIARs, Natura Impact Statements and Appropriate Assessments.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand regulatory expectations for mapping in EIAs and Habitats Reports in Ireland
• Produce clear, compliant maps suitable for EIA Chapters and NIS / Habitats Reports
• Use authoritative Irish spatial data sets
• Apply basic GIS techniques for ecological and environmental assessments
• Avoid common mapping errors flagged by planners and inspectors

Topics

• Mapping in the Irish EIA & Habitats Context
• Spatial Data for Ireland – What to Use & what to avoid?
• Practical Exercise - GIS Mapping for EIARs & Habitats Reports
• Mapping for Habitats Reports & NIS
• Case Study – NIS mapping example for a rural Irish development
• Map Presentation, Standards & Common Pitfalls
• Review & Templates

Who Should Attend?

This course will be very beneficial to anyone who writes environmental reports and needs to understand the mapping aspects better including environmental consultants, ecologists, biodiversity specialists, planning consultants, geologists, heritage staff, GIS Technicians, spatial analysts, project managers, environmental coordinators, consultants, academics and legal professionals to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.