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Forest map of Europe

Figure Created 12 Nov 2009 Published 12 Nov 2009 Last modified 28 Oct 2015

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Topics: Biodiversity — Ecosystems

Note: Based on remote sensing technologies and forest inventory statistics.

Methodology:: The forest inventory statistics on land and forest area are based on UN-FAO/ECE TBFRA2000 data: http://www.unece.org/unece/trade/timber/fra/welcome.htm. Information on the satelite image: Paivinen, R., Lehikoinen, M., Schuck, A., Hame, T., Vainen, S., Kennedy, P., & Folving, S., 2001. Combining Earth Observation Data and Forest Statistics. EFI Research Report 14. European Forest Institute, Joint Research Centre - European Commission. EUR 19911 EN. 101p.
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Owners:: European Forest Institute (EFI)
Processors:: European Environment Agency (EEA)
Figure type:: Map