Table 9.3: Changes in land cover between 1997 (LCDB 1) and 2002 (LCDB 2)
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| Land-cover class | 1997 area (hectares) | Percentage of total land area (%) | 2002 area (hectares) | Percentage of total land area (%) | Change in area (hectares) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exotic forest |
1,822,300 |
6.79 |
1,961,800 |
7.31 |
139,500 |
Exotic shrubland |
370,900 |
1.38 |
363,300 |
1.35 |
–7,600 |
Native forest (including mangroves) |
6,485,400 |
24.18 |
6,483,100 |
24.17 |
–2,300 |
Native vegetation |
5,263,400 |
19.62 |
5,248,500 |
19.57 |
–14,900 |
Other native land cover |
1,588,400 |
5.92 |
1,589,100 |
5.92 |
700 |
Primarily horticulture |
413,000 |
1.54 |
417,400 |
1.56 |
4,500 |
Primarily pasture |
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High-producing exotic grassland |
8,985,200 |
33.50 |
8,885,800 |
33.13 |
–99,400 |
Low-producing grassland |
1,678,100 |
6.26 |
1,652,300 |
6.16 |
–25,800 |
Artificial surfaces |
215,000 |
0.80 |
220,500 |
0.82 |
5,500 |
Total |
26,821,600 |
100 |
26,821,600 |
100 |
Note: Figures rounded to the nearest 100 hectares.
Data source: Ministry for the Environment.
