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“FRIDAS: A GIS Data Quality Framework”
What is FRIDAS?
FRIDAS is a data standard framework for benchmarking the quality and reliability of GIS data used in Biodiversity Net Gain.
It provides a structured way to assess how data is created, managed, and applied, helping to identify inconsistencies, gaps, and risks before they influence outcomes.
Rather than replacing existing tools…
FRIDAS sits alongside your existing workflows
You may have seen us…
Royal Geographical Society
CIEEM
Biological Recording Company
How Does it Work?
For Organisations championing best practice
Launching Autumn 2026
Work with EcoSpatial as part of the Partner Programme to apply FRIDAS across your organisation and establish a consistent, recognised approach to data quality.
Independent review of your GIS and BNG workflows
Identification of where data quality issues are introduced
Alignment with FRIDAS standards across projects and teams
Embed a consistent validation approach
Strengthen delivery and reduce risk
Aligned with a consistent framework
Resources
We believe that a shared understanding of best practice is essential, which is why FRIDAS is supported by open resources designed to help organisations improve how they create and manage BNG data.
Supporting Documents
Whitepaper
The FRIDAS whitepaper brings together existing research and industry insight to highlight the challenges associated with GIS data in Biodiversity Net Gain. It explores common issues in how spatial data is created, structured, and used, and outlines the need for a more consistent approach to assessing data quality.
The Standard
The FRIDAS standard defines a consistent, best practice method of assessing and benchmarking the quality and reliability of BNG data. Built on established GIS best practice and Natural England guidance, it sets out clear expectations across six key areas This ensures that data is structured, spatially accurate, well-documented, and suitable for analysis, comparison, and long-term use.
