Vegetation types

Description

Evergreen Coniferous Forest

Forests dominated by conifer trees that retain leaves throughout the year.

Evergreen Broadleaf Forest

Forests dominated by broadleaf trees that retain leaves throughout the year.

Deciduous Coniferous Forest

Forests dominated by conifer trees that shed leaves seasonally.

Deciduous Broadleaf Forest

Forests dominated by broadleaf trees that shed leaves seasonally.

Shrubland

Woody vegetation either evergreen or deciduous with less than 3 meters tall and more than 10% cover.

Arable Land

Land used for cultivated crops and/or grasses for foods and/or animal feeds.

Herbaceous

Vegetation land covered by natural grasses or herbs with cover over 10%.

Non-vegetation

Water bodies: Surface water bodies such as river, lake, dams, and ponds.

Urban built-up areas: Land modified by human activities including all kinds of impervious surface.

Barren lands: Lands never covered by vegetation over 10% cover including permanent snows, sandy fields, and bare rocks.