Land Cover in the Balkans
A detailed land cover classification map of the Balkans showing water, forests, croplands, built areas, and other land use types.
Problem
Understanding land cover distribution requires processing large satellite-derived datasets and presenting multiple categories in a clear, readable format.
Outcome
A comprehensive land cover map that clearly distinguishes between forests, agricultural land, urban areas, and water bodies across the entire Balkans region.
Method
Used ESA WorldCover 10m data processed with terra package. Created custom color palette optimized for distinguishing land cover classes.
Deliverables
- Publication-quality land cover map
- Legend with all categories
- Processing workflow
- YouTube tutorial
Results & Impact
Used by environmental researchers studying land use change in Southeast Europe.
Source: Research citations (2024-07) — Cited in environmental change studies for Balkans region
Tools
- R
- terra
- sf
- ggplot2
Data Sources
- ESA WorldCover
- Natural Earth
Links
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