Forest Extent Likelihood Map for Mexico from Seven Satellite Products

2010-2020 satellite data compares forest extent agreement across Mexico using seven remote sensing products at 10-30 meter resolution. The dataset, provided by NASA, combines maps from ESA, Globeland30, CEC, Impact Observatory, NEX-TC, Hansen-TC, and GFCC-TC into a unified cloud-optimized GeoTIFF. It includes a shapefile for mainland Mexico.

Use Cases

• Comparing forest classification methodologies from global and regional satellite products.
• Analyzing spatial agreement and uncertainty in forest cover mapping across Mexico.
• Assessing changes in forest extent between 2010 and 2020 using the included time range.
• Validating national or regional land cover models with a multi-source reference dataset.

Strengths

• Integrates seven distinct satellite-derived forest cover products for cross-validation.
• Provides high-resolution (10-30m) geospatial data for the entire country of Mexico.
• Selection criteria included end-user feedback and adherence to FAIR data principles.

Limitations

• Exact row/column counts, file sizes, and specific license terms are not provided across sources.
• Sources conflict on the last updated date, with reports of 2026-03-12 and 2020-12-31.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Synthesis of seven satellite-derived remote sensing products selected based on user feedback, availability, and methodological diversity.

Time Range

2010-2020

Freshness

2026-03-12

Geography

Mexico mainland areas