Variable: Tree cover loss

QoG Code: (epi_tcl)


Dataset: Environmental Performance Index Data 2022

Description:

EPI quantifies tree cover loss by constructing a five-year moving average of the percentage of forest lost from the extent of forest cover in the reference year 2000. A forest is defined as any land area with over 30% canopy cover. The variable is log-transformed.

Original source: Global Forest Watch.

When using this variable, please cite both EPI and the original source.

Type of variable: Continuous


Last updated by source: 2022-06-06


Categories:

Environment


Find this variable in:

Environmental Indicators - 2021 Original Dataset

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