National landscape data was provided by the Directorate General for the Territory to enable insights into the impact of one of Portugal’s biggest ever wildfires.
The highly-detailed land use and land cover data was used in conjunction with geological, Digital Terrain and Surface Models (DTM and DSM) as well as other field data to monitor damage and evaluate risk.
“By providing trusted authoritative geospatial data, Directorate General for the Territory is committed to enabling insights that promote a better knowledge of Portugal. Accurate information about land cover and land use is essential for managing the landscape but also to support ecological recovery in the aftermath of disasters such as wildfires and floods.”
Fernanda do Carmo, General Director, Directorate General for the Territory, Portugal