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land use

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The human use of a specific area for a certain purpose (such as residential, agriculture, recreation, industrial, etc.). Influenced by, but not synonymous with, land cover. Land-use change refers to a change in the use or management of land by humans, which may lead to a change in land cover.

Africa assessment, Pollination assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme), Land degradation and restoration assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment, Sustainable use assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment, Americas assessment

The human use of a specific area for a certain purpose (such as residential; agriculture; recreation; industrial, etc.). Influenced by, but not synonymous with, land cover. Land use change refers to a change in the use or management of land by humans, whi.

Global assessment (1st work programme)