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Vocabulary Term Details

Land cover

Definition (https://inspire-registry.jrc.ec.europa.eu/registers/FCD/items/11)

Physical and biological cover of the earth's surface including artificial surfaces, agricultural areas, forests, (semi-)natural areas, wetlands, water bodies. (EU)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
This term is a INSPIRE Spatial Data Theme.

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Physiographic features
Soil
Surface water
Turf
Vegetation
Land
Land resources
Land use

This term is used for the following terms: 
N/A

Approved Date
18-Dec-2013

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