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Land Cover

The GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems data, based on the NatureServe Ecological Systems Classification, are the foundation of the most detailed, consistent map of vegetation available for the United States.  These data facilitate the planning and management for biological diversity on a regional and national scale.

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Land Cover Resources

Access to land cover resources including a Factsheet and information about other land cover mapping efforts. Other GAP Online Data Viewers are also highlighted.
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Land Cover Resources

Access to land cover resources including a Factsheet and information about other land cover mapping efforts. Other GAP Online Data Viewers are also highlighted.
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Land Cover Vision

The goal of the GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 data is to provide accurate, seamless data on the vegetation and land cover of the United States. The map legend based on NatureServe’s ecological system classification scheme provides detailed information on the vegetation types at a plant community level.
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Land Cover Vision

The goal of the GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 data is to provide accurate, seamless data on the vegetation and land cover of the United States. The map legend based on NatureServe’s ecological system classification scheme provides detailed information on the vegetation types at a plant community level.
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Introduction to the Land Cover Viewer

The Natural Terrestrial Ecosystems Viewer allows the user to explore the land cover data for the conterminous United States.
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Introduction to the Land Cover Viewer

The Natural Terrestrial Ecosystems Viewer allows the user to explore the land cover data for the conterminous United States.
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Land Cover Data Overview

The GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems data set includes detailed vegetation and land cover patterns for the continental United States. Use the Data and Tools tab above to access GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 Data, Metadata, and Web Services.
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Land Cover Data Overview

The GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems data set includes detailed vegetation and land cover patterns for the continental United States. Use the Data and Tools tab above to access GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 Data, Metadata, and Web Services.
Learn More