grassland management regime and respective land-use intensity based on satellite data (IMAGE)

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ

grassland management regime and respective land-use intensity based on satellite data

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The maps a-d show depictions of the grassland management regime and respective land-use intensity based on satellite data in the district of Oberallgäu (Bavaria) in 2018 on a 10km×10km area. (a) Grazing classes (0-3; low to high grazing intensity). (b) Frequency of mowing (0-4). (c) Fertilisation (yes/no). (d) Land use intensity index (LUI): The values are grouped into five classes for Germany. Their colours range from green (extensive use) to magenta (intensive use).

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