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Beyond tree cover: mapping the world’s forest types

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Briefings

A new global map classifies every 10-meter land patch as a specific forest type, providing unprecedented spatial resolution for forest ecology. This initiative aims to track forest dynamics at a scale previously unattainable, enabling researchers to study species interactions and climate impacts with high precision.

Key points

• The project creates a global map where every 10-meter patch of land is categorized into a distinct forest type.
• This high-resolution mapping allows for the tracking of forest dynamics and species interactions at a scale previously unattainable.

Context

This initiative aims to track forest dynamics and species interactions at a scale previously unattainable, enabling researchers to study climate impacts and biodiversity with unprecedented precision.

Limitations

The map covers only Earth's land surface, not oceans or ice sheets. Data collection is limited by satellite resolution and ground survey accuracy, resulting in potential gaps in remote areas.

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