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For more information about Covertypes (or lifeforms) see the Existing Vegetation layer description.
Size = 3; Type = alpha
| Cover Type | Description |
|---|---|
| CON | conifer forest/woodland |
| HDW | hardwood forest/woodland |
| MIX | mixed conifer and hardwood forest/woodland |
| SHB | shrub |
| HEB | herbaceous |
| BAR | barren [Rock/Soil/Sand/ Snow] |
| WAT | water |
| AGR | agriculture |
| URB | urban |
All covertype labels are derived directly from CALVEG labels. The covertype label MIX is assigned when a primary vegetation type (conifer) and a secondary vegetation type (hardwood) was mapped in a given stand.
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