LCM 3m: A 3-Meter Resolution Land Cover Map for England

England is mapped at a 3-meter resolution into 72 land cover categories aligned with the UK Habitat Classification framework. The map was produced by the Environmental Information Data Centre using a 12-month time series of PlanetScope satellite imagery and contextual datasets. The dataset is embargoed until August 3, 2026, with a last recorded update on July 23, 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling habitat connectivity and fragmentation based on the 72-class UKHab-aligned classification.
• Monitoring land cover change over time based on the 12-month satellite imagery time series.
• Informing conservation and land-use planning policies based on the national-scale, high-resolution habitat map.

Strengths

• High spatial resolution of 3 meters for detailed landscape analysis.
• Classification into 72 distinct land cover and habitat categories.
• Produced using a 12-month time series of PlanetScope satellite imagery for temporal consistency.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is embargoed until August 3, 2026, limiting immediate access and use.
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Produced using PlanetScope monthly basemap imagery, contextual geospatial datasets, and extensive training data.

Time Range

Based on a 12-month time series of satellite imagery; specific years not stated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-23 22:06:09.736295; freshness should be verified.

Geography

England