Discover how AI can enhance your connection with nature

Manchester is situated near to two iconic national parks - The Peak District and The Lake District - both of which come with breathtaking views and an abundance of wildlife.

The Peak District is the oldest national park having gained its title in 1951, and welcomes almost 13.5 million visitors every year. The Lake District was also granted its status the same year, and attracts around 18 million visitors each year.

There's no doubt that these stunning locations help bring calm and tranquillity to those who live in the hustle and bustle of the nearby city - but who would have thought that AI would be able to help you get closer to the nature around you and help protect it?

Vodafone and National Parks have unveiled a fresh three-year collaboration, leveraging Vodafone's network and technological prowess to safeguard ecosystems, involve local communities, and bolster the future of national parks. This alliance ensures that the fundamental values of National Parks - conservation, enhacement, sustainability, and enjoyment - remain central to the initiative.

As a result of the partnership, AI-powered habitat mapping will be rolled out across all 15 national parks, helping transform the approach to conservation by securing detailed habitat and biodiversity data much faster than it would take to produce manually.

This includes geospatial analytics and environmental monitoring tools meaning that national park authorities can access integral insights into important changes - such as early detection of changes in habitat quality, water levels, or vegetation health - much faster and on a larger scale.

The project will take a transformative approach to conservation, combining AI technology with aerial photography to provide