Use this map only to identify broad spatial trends. When provided, refer to the estimated margins of error to determine suitability of the data for a particular purpose. NRI maps reflect national patterns rather than site-specific information. When viewed vertically, canopy cover is 25 percent or greater. For classification as forest land, an area must be at least one acre and 100 feet wide.
Land cover is the vegetation or other kind of material that covers the land surface.
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