Land use Land Cover

Exploring Earth's Landscape: Land Use & Land Cover Insights

Land use and land cover shape the way we interact with our environment. From bustling cities to untouched forests, understanding these patterns helps us plan for a sustainable future.

Urban Expansion & Natural Spaces: A Balanced Future

As cities grow, preserving natural landscapes becomes more critical than ever. Smart land use planning ensures development without compromising biodiversity and ecosystem health.

From Forests to Farmlands: Understanding Land Cover Changes

Human activities continuously transform land, converting forests into farmlands and wetlands into urban areas. Monitoring these changes helps us predict environmental impacts and make informed decisions.

Mapping Our World: The Impact of Land Use on the Environment

Satellite imagery and geospatial analysis reveal how human actions alter the planet’s surface. By studying land cover, we can mitigate climate change effects and promote responsible resource management.

Sustainable Land Management: Preserving Nature & Development

Balancing economic growth with environmental preservation is key to a healthier planet. Effective land use strategies can support communities while protecting natural resources for future generations.

Elements of the LULC System

Dashboards

Our interactive dashboards make it possible to filter, compare, and explore the data, making complex data understandable.

Maps

Maps allow you to visually explore & interact with various data layers across a landscape.

Interactive Storymaps

Storymaps and other digital storytelling tools help put the data into context and create meaning to inspire action.

Raw Data Portal

Get involved in Native land advocacy by accessing the raw data behind our dashboards and maps to do your own analysis.