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Wildfire Risk Assessment

Identify vegetation and infrastructure risks before they contribute to wildfire events.

NM Group combines LiDAR, high-resolution imagery, engineering analysis and advanced geospatial analytics to help utilities understand wildfire risk across transmission and distribution networks.

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Wildfire Intelligence

Understand and manage wildfire risk across the network

Wildfire risk is an increasing challenge for utilities operating in fire-prone environments. Wildfire Risk Assessment helps organisations identify vegetation encroachments, high-risk corridors and locations where intervention may be required to reduce network risk.

By combining survey data, vegetation analytics and engineering expertise, NM Group provides actionable insight that supports risk-based vegetation management, compliance programmes and long-term network resilience.

FAQs

Wildfire Risk Assessment evaluates vegetation and environmental conditions that may contribute to wildfire risk across transmission and distribution networks.

Analysis can include vegetation encroachments, clearance risks, corridor conditions, terrain characteristics and other factors that may contribute to wildfire exposure.

NM Group combines LiDAR, high-resolution imagery and advanced analytics to identify locations where vegetation and network conditions may present elevated risk.

Yes. Results can be used to prioritise inspection, maintenance and vegetation management activities based on risk and proximity to infrastructure.

Outputs can be delivered through engineering reports, GIS-compatible datasets and interactive Caydence visualisation tools.

Wildfire Risk Intelligence

From Survey Data to Wildfire Intelligence

NM Group combines aerial LiDAR, high-resolution imagery and advanced geospatial analytics to identify vegetation conditions, assess wildfire risk and support targeted mitigation activities across transmission and distribution networks.

By transforming survey data into actionable intelligence, utilities gain the visibility needed to prioritise intervention activities, support compliance programmes and reduce wildfire exposure across the network.

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How It Works

  • Classified LiDAR Point Cloud

    High-density LiDAR data classified into vegetation, ground, conductors, structures and other asset categories. Supports accurate vegetation assessment, clearance analysis and wildfire risk identification.

  • High-Resolution Corridor Imagery

    Geospatially accurate aerial imagery providing detailed visibility of vegetation, infrastructure and corridor conditions. Supports desktop assessment, investigation and validation of identified risks.

  • Vegetation Risk Mapping

    Spatial analysis of vegetation height, density and proximity to network infrastructure. Identifies locations where vegetation conditions may contribute to elevated wildfire exposure.

  • Engineering Risk Analysis

    Engineering-grade modelling combining terrain, infrastructure and vegetation data. Supports detailed risk assessment and wildfire mitigation planning.

  • High-Risk Vegetation Identification

    Identify vegetation encroachments and corridor conditions requiring intervention. Supports targeted, risk-based vegetation management activities.

  • Prioritised Risk Reporting

    Deliver actionable information that helps utilities focus resources where risk is greatest. Supports intervention planning, compliance programmes and wildfire mitigation strategies.

Data-driven wildfire risk intelligence

NM Group combines LiDAR, imagery and advanced analytics to identify and assess wildfire-related risks across utility networks. Potential outputs include:

  • Vegetation risk mapping
  • Corridor risk assessment
  • High-risk vegetation identification
  • Terrain and exposure analysis
  • Risk prioritisation mapping
  • Wildfire mitigation planning support

Wildfire Risk & Mitigation Planning

Supporting proactive wildfire mitigation

Wildfire Risk Assessment provides utilities with detailed insight into vegetation and corridor conditions that may contribute to wildfire risk.

By understanding where risk is greatest, organisations can focus resources more effectively, prioritise intervention activities and support safer network operation.

  • Identify High-Risk Vegetation

    Detect vegetation encroachments and conditions that may increase wildfire exposure.

  • Prioritise Intervention

    Focus maintenance and vegetation management activities based on risk and proximity to infrastructure.

  • Improve Network Visibility

    Gain insight across remote and hard-to-access corridors using LiDAR and imagery data.

  • Support Compliance & Risk Reduction

    Monitor vegetation conditions and support programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of fire starts.

Wildfire Intelligence for Utility Networks

Assess risk. Prioritise action. Reduce wildfire exposure.

NM Group helps utilities understand vegetation and environmental conditions that may contribute to wildfire risk across transmission and distribution networks.

By combining survey data, engineering expertise and advanced geospatial analytics, organisations gain the information needed to support targeted intervention, strengthen resilience and reduce wildfire-related risk.

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