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Validation dataset for the global map of forest cover 2020 - version 2

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Data needed to replicate the accuracy assessment of the GFC2020 map - version 2. The dataset includes: two CSV files with the interpretation of the sample units used for the accuracy assessment and the information regarding the stratification used, the R code to run the assessment, and a readme.txt file explaining the files and the procedure to follow.

Contributors

Astrid Verhegghen; Clement Bourgoin; Frederic Achard; Rene Colditz; Silvia Carboni

How to cite

Colditz, Rene; Verhegghen, Astrid; Carboni, Silvia; Bourgoin, Clement; Achard, Frederic (2026): Validation dataset for the global map of forest cover 2020 - version 2. European Commission, Joint Research Centre [Dataset] doi: 10.2905/JRC.DV09C60 PID: http://data.europa.eu/89h/8fbace34-a2fe-47b9-ad82-3e9226b7a9a6

Keywords

2020Deforestation-freeEU RegulationForest coverGlobal map

Data access

Validation dataset
CSV

CSV – comma-separated values – files store tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text. Each line of the file is a data record. Each record consists of one or more fields, separated by commas.
Downloadable file

A downloadable file for the dataset.

Use conditions
European Commission reuse notice

According to the European Commission reuse notice, reuse is authorised, provided the source is acknowledged. The reuse policy of the European Commission is implemented by the Decision of 12 December 2011. The general principle of reuse can be subject to conditions which may be specified in individual copyright notices. Therefore users are advised to refer to the copyright notices of the individual websites maintained under Europa and of the individual documents. Reuse is not applicable to documents subject to intellectual property rights of third parties.

Access conditions
No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

Spatial coverage

Temporal coverage

From date To date
2020-01-01 2020-12-31

Additional information

Published by
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Contact email
jrc-forest-observatory (at) ec.europa.eu
Update frequency
irregular

The event occurs at uneven intervals.

Data theme(s)
Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food

dataset theme covering the domains of agriculture which involves the cultivation of plants and livestock; fisheries which focuses on the harvesting of fish from wild or farmed sources; forestry which relates to the management and conservation of forests and woodlands; and food which includes substances that provide nutritional support to organisms
Environment

dataset theme covering the domain of environment, defined as the interaction of all living species, climate, weather, and natural resources that impact human survival and economic activity
International issues

dataset theme covering the domain of international issues which relates to significant topics or problems that are subject to debate or discussion and involve participants from at least two different countries

Issued date
2025-06-15
Created date
11 Jun 2025 13:37
Modified date
12 Jun 2025 14:08
Landing page
https://forest-observatory.ec.europa.eu/forest 
Dataset identifier
http://data.europa.eu/89h/8fbace34-a2fe-47b9-ad82-3e9226b7a9a6
Other identifiers
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