GeoDataINRAE
Global Forest Attribute Dataset
We present the Global Forest Attribute Dataset (GFAD),a comprehensive set of spatial layers and quantitative indicators derived from the “Global Forest Cover 2020” (GFC2020). The GFAD characterizes the connectivity,morphology,and spatial arrangement of forest land cover at a global scale. Central to the development of this dataset is the introduction of pyguidos,a new open-source Python module designed to automate complex image processing for landscape analysis within a Python environment. By leveraging this automated processing chain,we generated global spatial forest attribute layers,which are color-coded with standard ramps. The layers allow for intuitive visualization as well as precise identification of spatial forest attributes. All indicators are normalized on a scale of [0-100] and aggregated by country,facilitating neutral reporting and direct cross-country comparisons of forest conditions. By providing a standardized set of layers and indicators,the GFAD and the underlying pyguidos framework address key forest monitoring components that can be applied in various fields,such as conservation,management,and policymaking. The versatility of these tools makes them a robust reference for a wide range of applications,allowing end-users to adapt the analysis to their specific reporting priorities.
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- Date (Creation)
- 2025-12-19
- Citation identifier
- 7937a918-c80c-4879-b20e-24081c56ae0b
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role ARCADIA SIT s.r.l.
Caudullo Giovanni
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- Completed
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role ARCADIA SIT s.r.l.
Caudullo Giovanni
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- As needed
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Forest monitoring/Forest pattern/Forest connectivity/Forest structure/Global forest cover
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GEOGRAPHIC
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Global
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FOREST MANAGEMENT/LANDSCAPE PLANNING
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- Begin date
- 2020-01-01T00:00:00
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- 2020-12-31T00:00:00
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- EPSG / 4326
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role ARCADIA SIT s.r.l.
Caudullo Giovanni
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- 2026-03-05T10:26:30.871205Z
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ISO 19115:2003 Geographic information - Metadata
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ISO 19115:2003
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role ARCADIA SIT s.r.l.
Caudullo Giovanni
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