Table 1 Classification of landscape types
Landscape types | Meaning |
|---|---|
Cultivated land (CL) | Areas designated for the cultivation of agricultural crops |
Grassland (GL) | Areas primarily covered with herbaceous plants, with a coverage of more than 5%. This includes grasslands primarily used for grazing, shrub grasslands, and sparse woodlands with a canopy closure of less than 10% |
Woodland (WL) | Areas used for growing trees, shrubs, bamboo, and other plants for forestry purposes |
Waterbody (WB) | Areas comprising natural land water bodies and lands designated for water management and conservancy infrastructure |
Build-up land (BL) | Residential areas in villages and lands used for industrial, mining, and transportation purposes outside these settlements |
Unused land (UL) | Land that is currently not in use, including areas that are difficult to utilize or develop |
