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Land cover

Land Cover & Land Use

Global land cover and land use datasets such as ESA WorldCover for thematic mapping and analysis.

ESA WorldCover 10m WMS GeoTIFF

Downloadable datasets in this category

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Each dataset page captures official source links, access notes, and related GIS workflows.

Official sources and direct access

Mixed delivery

Pages combine official portals, direct downloads, and task-focused usage guidance in one canonical URL.

GEO coverage

Task-first content

Intros, FAQs, and workflows are written to answer real “where do I download…” searches.

Land-cover pages are written for users looking for 10m to 30m classification rasters, not just raw catalog listings.

The category explains how to access service endpoints and static downloads, which improves usefulness for both traditional and AI search.

Downloadable datasets in this category

Category directory

Category pages aggregate the most useful entry points first, then push visitors into detailed dataset pages with richer steps and FAQ sections.

Recommended land-cover workflow

How to choose a source

  • Use ESA WorldCover when you need a globally consistent 10m land-cover layer.
  • Start with WMS or WMTS for quick inspection, then move to downloadable rasters for analysis.
  • Combine land-cover rasters with elevation and administrative boundaries for storytelling maps.

Category FAQ

Category FAQ

What is a good free global land-cover dataset?

ESA WorldCover is one of the best-known free global options because it offers 10m classes and service endpoints that are straightforward to inspect.

Is land cover the same as land use?

Not exactly. Land cover usually describes observed surface classes, while land use is more about human activity or planning context.