Forensic Intelligence and Remote Sensing Technologies for nature conservation
As an Horizon Europe project funded by the European Commission, Nature FIRST will develop predictive, proactive, and preventative tools for nature conservation for the next three years.
Stay tuned to learn more about how we combine forensic intelligence, remote sensing technologies and digital twins to protect and restore biodiversity in Europe and beyond. The tools we use are demonstrated in the following European regions:
- The Carpathian mountains, a 1,500 km-long range in Central and Eastern Europe.
- The Danube Delta river, Europe’s largest remaining natural wetland. The greater part of the Danube Delta lies in Romania and a small part of it is in Ukraine.
- The Stara Planina mountains, a mountain range in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.
- And the Ancares y O Courel, the largest green reserve in Galicia, Spain.
Want to join our fight to protect these gorgeous landscapes? Stay up to date with the project!
Nature FIRST Updates

Beyond the Evidence: Why Space Data Needs Human Awareness to Work in Court
Can satellite data be used as evidence in court? The answer, as explored in our earlier article Using Satellite Data in Court: Not as Evident

Groundstation.space to Join Nature FIRST Conference as Exhibitor and Workshop Host
Groundstation.space will take part in the Nature FIRST Conference on 25 and 26 June in Rhenen, Netherlands, both as an exhibitor and workshop host. Organised

Explore the Future of Biodiversity: Nature FIRST Conference Showcases Practical Tools for Action
As a project partner of the EU-funded Nature FIRST initiative, dotSPACE invites you to join the final conference, in Ouwehands Dierenpark on June 25-26 —

Groundstation.Space to Host Nature FIRST Communication Webinar Featuring Local & Media Experts
Groundstation.Space will host the upcoming webinar “Conservation Communication That Works: Clear Messages, Local Voices, and Media-Smart Strategies” on 24 April 2025. Organised within the framework

Addressing Financial Constraints in European Biodiversity Monitoring
Biodiversity monitoring in Europe faces significant financial challenges, particularly in regions with funding gaps. These constraints limit efforts to track biodiversity changes and manage human-wildlife

Digital Twins for Nature Conservation: Misconceptions, Challenges and Opportunities
Digital twins, once confined to industries like manufacturing and engineering, are now finding their way into the realm of nature conservation. Anna Davison, a PhD
