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Data
European Mountain Areas
(ZIP archive)
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Dataset based on the global dataset by Kapos et al. (2000), using the GTOPO30 global digital elevation model (DEM) developed by the US Geological Survey.
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The criteria for generating the European mountain areas data were based on the global dataset by Kapos et al. (2000), using the GTOPO30 global digital elevation model (DEM) developed by the US Geological Survey. The dataset excluded the climatic criteria for areas north of 62ºN. Additionally, to create continuous areas, and considering that topographic constraints play a greater role when they extend over a certain area, isolated mountainous areas of less than 10 km2 were not considered. However, non-mountainous areas of less than 10km2 within mountain massifs were included (ETC/LUSI - EEA, 2008).
Kapos, V., Rhind, J., Edwards, M., Price, M.F. and Ravilious, C. 2000.
Developing a map of the world’s mountain forests In M.F. Price and N. Butt (eds.)
Forests in sustainable mountain development: A state-of-knowledge report for 2000. CAB International, Wallingford: 4-9.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/european-mountain-areas or scan the QR code.
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