Defra trumpets release of new laser mapping data

The Environment Agency have recently released 3D LIDAR maps which can be used by UK farmers.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said these maps would 'revolutionise the already booming English wine industry' by helping growers identify the best land to plant and grow better quality grapes. The LIDAR archive will be made publicly available free of charge next year as part of the #OpenDefra project. 


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