DATASET

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

Collection: JRC-FOREST : JRC Forest Research Activities 

Description

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.

Contact

Email
jrc-forest-observatory (at) ec.europa.eu

Contributors

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

How to cite

Colditz, Rene; Verhegghen, Astrid; Carboni, Silvia; Bourgoin, Clement; Achard, Frederic (2025): Validation dataset for the global map of forest cover 2020 - version 2. European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) [Dataset] PID: http://data.europa.eu/89h/8fbace34-a2fe-47b9-ad82-3e9226b7a9a6

Keywords

2020 Deforestation-free EU Regulation Forest cover Global map

Data access

Validation dataset
URL 

Spatial coverage

Type Value
GML
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GML
<gml:Polygon xmlns:gml="http://www.opengis.net/gml/3.2">  <gml:exterior>    <gml:LinearRing>      <gml:posList>-180 80 180 80 180 -60 -180 -60 -180 80</gml:posList>    </gml:LinearRing>  </gml:exterior></gml:Polygon>
WKT
POLYGON ((-180 80, 180 80, 180 -60, -180 -60, -180 80))

Temporal coverage

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

Additional information

Published by
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Created date
2025-06-11
Modified date
2025-06-12
Issued date
2025-06-15
Landing page
https://forest-observatory.ec.europa.eu/forest 
Data theme(s)
Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food, Environment, International issues
Update frequency
irregular
Identifier
http://data.europa.eu/89h/8fbace34-a2fe-47b9-ad82-3e9226b7a9a6
Popularity