One project context
Reuse the same authoritative layers across analysis, mapping and communication.
ENVIRONMENTMonitor change and screen risk with
Monitor change and screen risk with
spatial evidence.
Combine project layers, raster intelligence, environmental context and repeatable analytical workflows for sustainability and environmental planning.
Browser-based GISGeoAI + spatial analyticsSouth African context
OBSERVATION
Use imagery to detect conditions and change
Work with compatible satellite/raster sources to calculate indices, compare dates and summarise change within project areas.
- NDVI, NDWI, NDBI and SAVI for common environmental signals.
- Before/after raster change detection for disturbance or land-cover change.
- Zonal statistics for summarising raster indicators by site, catchment or management area.
SCREENING
Bring environmental constraints into the decision
Overlay protected areas, wetlands, biodiversity, hydrology, terrain and other authoritative layers before design or investment decisions.
- Map sensitive areas and identify spatial conflicts early.
- Combine environmental evidence with planning and infrastructure context.
- Use repeatable project criteria for screening multiple sites.
REPORTING
Communicate evidence, uncertainty and monitoring results
Use maps and dashboards to show where conditions changed and what evidence supports the interpretation.
- Thematic maps and layouts for reports.
- Dashboards for recurring environmental indicators.
- Automation patterns for repeated checks where source layers are refreshed.
DECISION QUESTIONS
Questions this workflow can help investigate
GeoLayers is most useful when the project starts with a clear spatial question. Typical questions for this sector include:
- Where has vegetation, water or built-up cover changed between dates?
- Which sites overlap sensitive environmental features or priority areas?
- How do raster indicators vary across management units or project sites?
- Where should field verification or further specialist investigation be prioritised?
WHY GEOLAYERS
Keep sector-specific work inside a professional GIS foundation
The sector workflow sits on the same project, analysis, mapping and governance foundation as the rest of GeoLayers. That means specialist capability can be combined without creating a disconnected dataset for every task.
Advanced analysis when needed
Move into Earth Observation, GeoML, mobility or simulation when the question requires it.
Outputs built for decisions
Publish maps, dashboards, apps or controlled integrations from the project result.
Explore this workflow in GeoLayers
Start with your own project data and combine only the capabilities that support the decision.