Bio-Inspired Cadastral Boundary Design

SUMMARY This paper argues that the principles of bio-mimicry can be used to establish an alternative approach to constructing cadastral boundaries. Existing approaches are often built purely on the principles of geodesy: fixed bearings and distances, often with little or no relationship to surrounding ecological or biological phenomena, prescribe borders and enclose areas. Limitations are evident when sustainable approaches to managing natural and urban environments are sought. Meanwhile, new geospatial technologies enable alternate methods for demarcating, surveying and recording natural phenomena than previously possible: the opportunity now exists to use biological and ecological principles in boundary design. This paper outlines the theoretical and methodological underpinnings for such work. Additionally, it describes the potential the long-term impacts: innovative boundary options that better support sustainability objectives.

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