Gentian True Sight
AI-powered biodiversity net gain habitat mapping in minutes
About Gentian True Sight
Gentian True Sight is AI-powered software for measuring biodiversity net gain (BNG). It analyzes recent high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery to deliver BNG metric-compatible habitat classifications, distinctiveness scores, and biodiversity unit calculations for any UK site — fully remote, available within minutes, and scalable across entire land portfolios.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Delivers BNG-aligned habitat maps in minutes instead of the weeks needed for field surveys
- Fraction of the cost of manual ecological assessments, with transparent per-hectare pricing
- Unaffected by survey seasons or site access constraints since it works from satellite and aerial imagery
- Scales across large portfolios — hundreds of sites can be scoped remotely
- Outputs are compatible with the UK statutory BNG metric, including distinctiveness and biodiversity units
- API access lets planners and consultancies embed results into existing workflows
Cons
- UK-focused — built around England's statutory Biodiversity Net Gain framework
- Desk-based approximation for scoping; a licensed ecologist's field survey is still needed for formal planning submissions
- Source imagery can be up to three years old, so very recent land changes may be missed
- No free tier — every survey is paid per hectare
- Per-hectare costs add up on mid-sized sites unless you qualify for reseller or prepaid-credit rates
Key Features
BNG habitat map
AI-generated habitat boundaries and classifications fully compatible with the statutory Biodiversity Net Gain metric
BNG distinctiveness scoring
Automatic distinctiveness ratings for each mapped habitat parcel to feed directly into BNG calculations
Biodiversity unit calculation
Automatically calculates biodiversity unit values from classified habitats for compliance and reporting with minimal manual effort
35+ habitat types with linear features
Classifies common and priority habitats and captures linear features such as hedgerows and watercourses
High-resolution recent imagery
Uses imagery captured within the last three years at resolutions as fine as 12.5 cm for accurate habitat boundaries
Connectivity heat map
Visualizes habitat connectivity across the site to support nature-positive planning decisions
Designated sites and species overlay
Flags designated sites and protected species considerations relevant to the assessed land
Results in under five minutes
Baseline BNG-aligned surveys are generated remotely and delivered through the Gentian Online Platform in minutes
API access
Integrates habitat and biodiversity data into existing planning and GIS workflows via API
Pricing
- £12/ha up to 30 ha
- £8/ha for 30–100 ha
- £2/ha beyond 100 ha
- Example: 10 ha site ≈ £138 excl. VAT
- BNG-aligned baseline survey in minutes
- Reports and data via Gentian Online Platform
- £8/ha up to 30 ha
- £4/ha for 30–100 ha
- £1/ha beyond 100 ha
- Example: 10 ha site ≈ £97 excl. VAT
- Volume savings for consultancies and repeat buyers
Best For
Early site scoping for developers
Assess the BNG baseline of candidate plots in minutes before committing to land purchases or full ecological surveys.
Portfolio-wide biodiversity screening
Facilities and estate managers can map habitats across hundreds of sites remotely to prioritize where field ecologists are actually needed.
Pre-survey desk studies for ecology consultancies
Consultancies use True Sight outputs (often at reseller rates) to accelerate proposals and scope fieldwork before visiting a site.
Planning and local authority review
Instant habitat insights, including private-garden vegetation mapping, help planners fill environmental data gaps and speed up approvals.
Biodiversity unit estimation for land agents
Estimate biodiversity unit values on offered land quickly to inform BNG offsetting and habitat banking decisions.
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