AL GLM land types

AL land types are mapped regional ecosystems not suitable for grazing.

Land type codeLand type description
AL01Estuary
AL02Island
AL03Lakebeds
AL04Mangroves
AL05Vine forest on steep hills and ranges
AL06Not usable
AL07Sand
AL08To be allocated
AL09Water
AL10Wetland
AL11Beach
AL12Coastal swamp
AL13Coastal lakes and wetlands

References

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