LUC & Soil Mapping
Farm-scale Land Use Capability (LUC), Land Resource Inventory (LRI) and Soil Mapping fit for any farm or orchard plan.
Farm-Scale LUC & Soil Mapping
We are highly skilled in LUC and LRI mapping, and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality maps across New Zealand. Farms are mapped according to their land use intensity and purpose — ensuring the right level of detail for your plan.
Regional maps at 1:50,000 are not fit for farm planning. Our farm-scale maps provide the accuracy and detail you need for regulatory compliance, farm management, and better decision-making.
- Farm-scale mapping at the right intensity
- Proven track record across NZ farm types
- Maps useful beyond regulatory purposes
Common Challenges
Organizations face complex obstacles when modernizing their IT infrastructure. We help you navigate these challenges with proven strategies.
Regional Maps Too Coarse
Regional 1:50,000 maps are not fit for farm planning purposes. Farm-scale mapping is required for compliance and management.
Complex Land Resources
Farms with varying soil types, slopes, and geology require specialist knowledge to map and classify accurately.
Regulatory Requirements
LUC and soil mapping is a core requirement for freshwater farm plans, NZFAP+, and resource consenting.
What You Get
Our Capabilities
Everything you need for farm-scale mapping, certified farm plans, and regulatory compliance across New Zealand.
LUC Mapping
LAND USE CAPABILITY
Farm-scale LUC mapping classifying land according to its capability and limitations, at the scale required for your plan.
- LUC classification to NZ standards
- Scale matched to land use intensity
- Sheep & beef, dairy, arable, horticulture
Soil Mapping
FARM-SCALE SOILS
Detailed soil mapping identifying soil types, variability, and characteristics relevant to farm management and planning.
- Soil series identification and mapping
- Soil properties and limitations
- Drainage and permeability assessment
LRI
LAND RESOURCE INVENTORY
Full Land Resource Inventory covering geology, soil, slope, vegetation, and erosion risk across your farm.
- Geology mapping
- Slope classification
- Erosion risk assessment
Our Proven Migration Approach
A structured, risk-managed methodology that ensures successful cloud transformation with minimal disruption.
Desk Study
Review existing soil, geology, and topographic data to plan the field survey efficiently.
Field Survey
On-farm survey traversing the property to assess soils, slopes, geology, and land resources at the required scale.
Mapping
Produce accurate, georeferenced LUC and soil maps using GIS, matched to the required scale for your plan type.
Report & Delivery
Deliver maps and LRI report in formats ready for farm plan integration, council submission, or farm management use.
Get Farm-Scale Maps That Are Fit for Purpose
We produce high-quality LUC and soil maps at the right scale for your farm type. Talk to us about your mapping needs.
Mapping Standards & Scale
We map to New Zealand LUC standards at scales appropriate to your land use type — ensuring your maps are fit for purpose.
- Sheep & beef: ~1:10,000–1:15,000
- Dairy: ~1:7,500–1:10,000
- Intensive arable: ~1:5,000–1:7,500
- Horticulture: <1:5,000
