The NiN3.0 system (Nature in Norway) is a comprehensive nature classification framework developed by the Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo and the Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre to systematically map and describe nature in a standardized manner across Norway. This system is important for natural resource management and understanding ecological relationships. To facilitate the use of NiN3.0 in geographic information systems, we have developed the NiN-QGIS Plugin. This plugin integrates NiN3.0 directly into QGIS, enabling users to customize their QGIS projects with selected type systems and major type groups. This integration streamlines the process of nature mapping and description within Norway, enhancing the efficiency of ecological data collection.
Upon configuration, the plugin generates a QGIS project file and a GeoPackage file containing the chosen type system and major type groups. The mapping units are adjusted based on the selected mapping scale, ensuring that the project is tailored to the specific needs of the user.