Land Cover Map 2000: Sample Outputs
LCM2000 gives us a comprehensive picture of UK Broad Habitats.
At regional scales, the landscape patterns become apparent, in particular the inter-relations of Broad Habitats within the landscape.
At the level of individual county, not only are these patterns clear; so too is the continuity and fragmentation of the various habitats.
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As we focus from regional to local levels, the landscape structure becomes much clearer. In unenclosed landscape, the mosaics of semi-natural habitats are a key characteristic recorded by LCM 2000. |
Cities and towns are subdivided into urban and suburban zones with obvious open spaces. At the local level, in enclosed landscapes, individual fields are evident. LCM2000 maps over six million parcels in the UK: each carries a range of GIS attributes. |
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LCM2000 parcel attributes Unique label id Number pixels/core pixels Maximum likelihood class Class probability |
Top 5 class probabilities Knowledge-based correction Record of corrections Widespread broad habitat |
Once data are accessed in a GIS, the full scope of LCM2000 becomes clear:
- Each parcel carries a range of attribute data that describe its shape, size and location; the source images and their dates are referenced.
- Where known, class-variants (spanning 71 cover types) are recorded.
- A range of other CEH data can be included, e.g., LCM1990 and CORINE Land Cover 2000.
- Analyses produce a detailed picture of the UK Broad Habitats, their patterns, inter-relations and environmental contexts, at a range of scales.
- User can take stock, investigate environmental process, model and predict environmental impacts, plan responses, devise management strategies and monitor their success in operation.
