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North America

Analysis performed in November 2001, using the GLOBIO methodology as of November 2001, and the DCW as data source, together with the GLCCv2 landcover.
Land cover classifications has been used for the non-impacted (wilderness) areas in the map graphics.

Scenario modeling

Modelling of the future development of human impact and infrastructure for this region is under way, using the GLOBIO methodology.

Sub-regional studies

Arctic region

Please refer to the Polar regions for studies that has been performed on the arctic parts of North America.

Products/Downloads

Graphic:

GLOBIO analysis on North America

Posters are available for download below (requires the free Acrobat Reader). Note that these are zoomable, and are not degraded in information content.

 




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