BacWoods Lidar

BacWoods Lidar is an ongoing project exploring the intersection of wildlife track and sign interpretation with fine-scale lidar scanning. This project is a collaborative effort between Dr. Jonathan Batchelor and professional wildlife track and sign naturalist Ash Woods (thus the name). The collection features three-dimensional models of wildlife tracks, sign, and reamains. Each model is created using high-resolution terrestrial or handheld lidar to capture the textures and micro-relief that define presence on the landscape.

The intent of BacWoods Lidar is to build a digital archive of wildlife evidence — documenting the subtle, often ephemeral signs that reveal movement, behaviour, and interaction with the environment. These scans serve as both scientific records and visual tools for teaching, research, and appreciation of the ecological narratives written across the forest floor.

Example scans are presented below. To see the full collection of scans please see our SketchFab sight at BacWoods lidar