This dataset contains 6 TIFF files with coverage across the whole of Scotland. Each set displays the human-centric demand for an ecosystem service; demand is mapped for 6 ecosystem services, which are:
inland flood mitigation,
insect pollination,
access to nature,
air quality improvement,
noise regulation, and
local temperature regulation.
Inland flood mitigation demand is modelled as areas where flooding from rivers may negatively impact people and infrastructure.
Pollination demand highlights which habitats are within travel range of an area in need of pollination.
Access to nature demand is modelled from three indicators: distance to greenspace, population size, and population health.
Air quality improvement demand is determined by four equally weighted indicators: distance to major roads, proportion of man-made surfaces, population, and health.
Noise regulation demand is scored based on three indicators: distance to noise sources, population, and health.
Local temperature regulation demand is determined by three equally weighted indicators: proportion of manmade surfaces, population, and health.
