Land cover mapping
“Land cover refers to the surface cover on the ground, whether vegetation, urban infrastructure, water, bare soil or other. Identifying, delineating and mapping land cover is important for global monitoring studies, resource management, and planning activities.” (Natural Resources Canada, 2025)
Sources
Natural Resources Canada. 2025. “Land Cover & Land Use.” https://natural-resources.canada.ca/maps-tools-publications/satellite-elevation-air-photos/land-cover-land-use [Accessed March 11, 2025]
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