Stratification reference points for Luhansk region tree cover change (1996,2000,2013,2020)

Occupation of Environment: Long-Term Consequences of war in Ukraine on conservation of forested areas of Emerald Network in the Luhansk region - Generated sample points that reflect stratification type and landcover change for Luhansk region for tree cover change area estimation. The division into territories controlled by Ukraine and Russia made based on the demarcation line with consideration of the buffer zone, where Ukrainian institutions were disconnected due to the active warfare in purpose of separation of zones with interruption of Ukrainian environmental policies.