Boilerplate (cut and paste)

ShelterMetrics is a free web tool that measures shelterbelt and windbreak porosity from a side-on photograph, using the standard Cornelis & Gabriels (2005) optical method. It returns a per-photo confidence score, a heatmap of dense and open zones, and a branded PDF report. Built for UK farmers, agroforestry consultants, agronomists and researchers, the tool is free for 20 photos a month, no card required. sheltermetrics.org

Boilerplate above is general-purpose. For coverage that needs an interview or quote, contact us at hello@sheltermetrics.org.

Key facts

Founded2026
MethodologyCornelis & Gabriels (2005) optical porosity
Free tier20 photos / month, no card
Pro tier£19 / month or £190 / year, unlimited photos, branded PDF
AudienceUK farmers, agroforestry consultants, agronomists, researchers, extension officers

Screenshots

Click for full resolution. Free to use in coverage with a credit to ShelterMetrics.

Shelterbelt porosity heatmap, red dense, green optimal, blue open
Heatmap output. Red zones are too dense, green is the optimal 40–50% range, blue is too open.
ShelterMetrics analyser batch summary screenshot
Batch summary card after running an analysis.
Sample consultant-style PDF report screenshot
Sample of a consultant-style PDF report.

Downloads

Press contact

Story tip, interview request, custom screenshot, or quote needed? Email hello@sheltermetrics.org and we’ll reply within one working day. Happy to arrange a chat with the founder or with the trial team on request.