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Reporting Guide

Create audit-grade reports to visualize your analysis results and showcase your impact.

Overview​

The Reporting section allows you to visualize results from your analysis, create custom reports, and manage styling templates for consistent presentation.

Accessing Reports​

  1. Navigate to your project
  2. Go to the Reporting section
  3. View available reports and create new ones

Visualizing Results​

Report Types​

  • Habitat Reports: Habitat extent and condition
  • Biodiversity Reports: Species diversity and abundance
  • BNG Reports: Biodiversity Net Gain calculations
  • Custom Reports: Create your own report templates

BNG Results​

View Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) results across plots:

  • BNG Score: Net gain calculations
  • Habitat Units: Units by habitat type
  • Spatial Distribution: Map view of BNG across site
  • Time Series: Track changes over time

Interactive Visualizations​

  • Maps: Interactive maps showing results
  • Charts: Bar charts, line graphs, pie charts
  • Tables: Detailed data tables
  • Dashboards: Combined visualizations

Creating Reports​

Report Builder​

  1. Click "Create Report"
  2. Select report type
  3. Choose data to include:
    • Time period
    • Geographic area
    • Habitat types
    • Analysis status

Report Sections​

  • Executive Summary: High-level overview
  • Methods: Data collection and analysis methods
  • Results: Detailed findings
  • Visualizations: Charts and maps
  • Appendices: Supporting data

Templates​

Using Templates​

  • Select from pre-built templates
  • Customize template sections
  • Add or remove sections
  • Modify layout

Creating Templates​

  1. Design your report structure
  2. Define sections and content
  3. Set default visualizations
  4. Save as template

Template Management​

  • Save Templates: Create reusable templates
  • Share Templates: Share with team members
  • Apply Templates: Use templates for new reports
  • Edit Templates: Modify existing templates

Managing Styling​

Custom Styling​

  • Brand Colors: Set your organization's colors
  • Fonts: Choose font families
  • Logos: Add logos to reports
  • Layout: Customize report layout

Style Templates​

  • Create style templates
  • Apply consistent styling
  • Share styles with team
  • Ensure brand consistency

Visibility​

  • Public Styles: Visible to all users
  • Private Styles: Only visible to you
  • Team Styles: Visible to your team
  • Organization Styles: Visible to your organization

Exporting Reports​

Export Formats​

  • PDF: High-quality PDF reports
  • Word: Editable Word documents
  • Excel: Data tables in Excel
  • HTML: Web-friendly HTML reports

Export Options​

  • Include all sections or selected sections
  • Include images and visualizations
  • Add metadata and timestamps
  • Customize export settings

Audit-Grade Reports​

Transparency​

Reports include:

  • Full data traceability
  • Analysis methodology
  • Quality assurance notes
  • Source data references

Compliance​

Reports are compliant with:

  • Latest biodiversity regulations
  • BNG requirements
  • Nature-risk frameworks
  • Disclosure standards

Data Traceability​

  • Track data from collection to report
  • View data lineage
  • Access source data
  • Verify calculations

Sharing Reports​

Sharing Options​

  • Download: Download and share files
  • Email: Send reports via email
  • Link: Generate shareable links
  • Export: Export to external systems

Access Control​

  • Set who can view reports
  • Control editing permissions
  • Manage sharing settings
  • Track report access

Best Practices​

  • Regular Updates: Update reports regularly
  • Consistent Styling: Use consistent templates
  • Data Quality: Ensure data quality before reporting
  • Review: Review reports before sharing
  • Documentation: Document methodology and assumptions