Earth
Discover essential data related to the theme of Earth. This section focuses on topics such as soil quality and health, land cover, elevation and topography, and forest densities, providing valuable insights for effective forest management and land planning.
The “Earth” section within the Environmental category provides comprehensive data, maps, and dashboards related to various terrestrial conditions and trends. This section is designed to support tribal climate adaptation and mitigation planning by offering accessible and relevant information on soil quality and health, land cover, elevation and topography, and forest densities. By providing this foundational terrestrial information, the “Earth” section aims to help develop informed, effective, and culturally relevant climate strategies for tribal communities. Explore the available resources to gain insights and drive meaningful climate action.
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