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Land cover

Definition:

The physical coverage of land, usually expressed in terms of vegetation cover or lack of it. Related to, but not synonymous with, land use.

Source: MA  Glossary

Translation(s):

Español: Cobertura de la tierra
Nederlands: Bodembedekking

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