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Europe Wide Analysis of LUCAS Data
Environment Systems begin LUCAS landscape classification, working in a pan-European consortium led by Geoapikonisis S.A. (Athens, Greece), together with Agilis S.A. (Athens, Greece).
Land Use / Cover Area Frame Survey (LUCAS) is an area frame survey based on the visual observation of a sample of geo-referenced points, with the objective to provide representative and harmonised early estimates of land cover and land use at EU level as well as environmental information.
The primary aim of the LUCAS landscape project is to utilise the LUCAS datasets to assist in the characterisation of landscapes at the EU level.
Environment Systems are defining indicators based on the use of landscape photos and orthophotos, together with other LUCAS survey data and other landscape-relevant data. These indicators will be developed as procedures and software for a multidimensional multi-temporal cross-analysis of LUCAS results.
Chris Finch, Environment Systems says “This is an exciting project, using innovative information and technologies then applying them to clear policy requirements. Due to the clear linkage between agricultural policies and practices and landscape structures, the ultimate goal of this project is to generate indicators which enable the monitoring of the impact of the CAP reform and rural development.”
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