Thematic Landuse, Land Cover and Forest Maps

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In this Product Line multiple types of products are offered by GSE-FM:

  • Land Use / Land Cover Map
  • Land Use / Land Cover Change Map
  • Forest Area Map
  • Forest Area Change Map
  • Forest Type Map

Land Use / Land Cover and Changes Maps

Land Use / Land Cover and Changes Maps are included in the portfolio. The definition of the map classes is specific to geographic region and user needs such as mapping of land use and land use changes UNFCCC/KP.

For detailed specifications, see the Product Sheet.

Product example: Land Cover Change Map

LANDSAT TM Image 1989
LANDSAT TM Image
1989
LANDSAT TM Image 2000
LANDSAT TM Image
2000
Land Cover Change 1989-2000
Land Cover Change
1989-2000

Forest Area Maps / Forest Area Change Map

Forest Area and Area Change Maps provide geo-referenced information on location, distribution, changes and statistics of forest and non-forest area.
  • Based on the Forest Area Maps, Forest Area Change Maps are produced.
  • Defined target areas Forest Area and Forest Area Change Statistics can be derived.

Three types of Forest Area Maps are included in the portfolio:

  • Forest Area Map based on optical sensors:
    • LANDSAT TM, SPOT 2-5, LANDSAT ETM, equivalent sensors
  • High Precision Forest Area Map:
    • Here special emphasis is laid on the positional accuracy of the forest border.
  • Forest Area Map for Cloudy Regions:
    • Based on SAR Technology, especially suited for equatorial regions.
For detailed specifications, see the Product Sheet.

Product example: Forest Area Map

Landsat ETM Indices calculation
Fusion Image
Landsat ETM Indices calculation
Indices calculation
Landsat ETM Indices calculation
Image Segmentation
Landsat ETM Indices calculation
Forest Area Map

Forest Type Map

Three types of forest type maps are presently included in the portfolio. The definition of the map classes is specific to geographic region, user needs and to a high degree subject of customisation.
  • Forest Type Map
    • Providing forest strata to apply stratified estimates using NFI data.
  • Stand Type Map for Subnational Forest GIS
    • Providing basic information stands (mainspecies, crown coverage).
  • Stand Type Map for CDM
    • Providing basic forest type maps without formally defining forest stands and forest stand boarders.
For detailed specifications, see the Product Sheet.

Product example: Forest Type Map

LANDSAT ETM 2002
LANDSAT ETM 2002
Forest Type Map
Forest Type Map

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