Data group
Biodiversity and forestry indicators
Metric Type
Physical vulnerability
Methodology/ Standard / Classification/ Taxonomy / Reference
TNFD (The LEAP Approach)
Unit (e.g. CO2)
Forest Height (m)
Dimension (e.g. Sector, Customer)
By Area
Time horizon
Backward-Looking
Frequency
Upon Update
Time series
2023
Accessibility
Public
Observation on data availability/gaps
UNBL is a free, open-source environment that does not require any previous GIS experience. Data can be accessed through the Map view and selecting the Layer "Forest Structural Condition Index (SCI)". The Forest Structural Condition Index (SCI) uses best existing global forest data sets to represent a gradient from low to high forest structure development. The index distinguishes short, open-canopy, or recently disturbed stands such as those recently deforested from tall, closed-canopy, older stands typical of primary of late secondary forest. The SCI was validated against estimates of foliage height diversity derived from airborne lidar and estimates of aboveground biomass derived from forest inventory plots. Sourced from Montana State University/NASA