Description
This dataset classifies the forest type present for the year 2020, with global coverage at 10 m spatial resolution. Forested pixels are assigned one of 3 forest types.
Usage notes
This dataset is intended to support EUDR forest degradation risk assessments (i.e. initial state on 31 December 2020). For EUDR deforestation risk assessments, see JRC Global Forest Cover dataset. The dataset is non mandatory, non exclusive, and non legally binding for EUDR compliance. Data is preliminary, with improvements expected by end of 2025. A list of known issues is published here.
Licence
Open
Version
0
Release date
March 2025
CRS
EPSG:4326
Update schedule
Provider cost
$0.00/ha
Description
Forest type classifies pixels into non-forest (0), naturally regenerating forest (1), primary forest (10), or other planted/plantation forest (20). The data combines > 15 global datasets to categorise forested pixels from the JRC Global Forest Cover dataset into highly protected forest (primary forest) or reported planted/plantation forests. Remaining forest pixels are assumed to be naturally regenerating.
Usage notes
Classified forest types fit the EUDR forest type definition, simplified to fulfil EUDR requirements for initial state assessments. Primary forest may be misclassified due to a lack of consensus on its definition. Planted/plantation forest cover may be underestimated due to poor data availability. See also usage notes for JRC Global Forest Cover.
Variable category
Land cover
Variable type
Categorical
| Description | Snowflake database | Schema | Secure view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dataset acquired from the data provider | DATA_REQUEST_DB |
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| Transformed dataset for your custom requirements | TRANSFORMATION_DB |
| Field | Type | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
AOI_ID |
String | Area of interest ID | |
DATA_REQUEST_ID |
String | Data request ID | |
TRANSFORMATION_ID |
String | Transformation ID — TRANSFORMATION_DB only |
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CRS |
String | Coordinate reference system | |
YEAR |
Number (yyyy) | Year | |
X |
Number | Per CRS | X location of pixel centroid |
Y |
Number | Per CRS | Y location of pixel centroid |
PIXEL_BOUNDARY |
Geometry | Pixel polygon | |
FOREST_TYPE |
Number | Index of forest type (0 = non-forest, 1 = naturally regenerating forest, 10 = primary forest, 20 = planted/plantation forest) |