Global Forest Canopy Height

Data Type: Canopy Cover
Spatial Resolution: 30m
Source: Global Land Analysis and Discovery (GLAD)
Publication Date: 2019
Urban Applicability: Fair

A global dataset of tree canopy height derived from remote sensing data, this raster dataset includes classes for canopy height (up to 30m), as well as classes for ice/snow and water. 

Note: Tree height over cities and suburbs may be confounded with building height, as this dataset does not discriminate between the height of vegetation and man-made objects.

How to access: 

Download as large .tif files, which are broken up into 7 continental zones. Also available for download through Google Earth Engine.

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