A change in the socio-economic function of the earth surface by humans which leads to a change in land cover (e.g. from grassland to cropland, from cropland to forest).
Adapted from: FAO (2013) Glossary of terms on ecosystem services. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360271523_Glossary_of_terms_on_ecosystem_services.
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The sole responsibility for the content of this document lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union.