Mowing Events in Austria in 2023

General Overview

The dataset is a raster-based map representing the frequency of mowing events across Austria in the reference year 2023. It is stored as a GeoTIFF (.tif) file with an 8-bit integer data format. It provides insights into the intensity of mowing activities based on Sentinel-2 satellite observations, which is crucial for land management, ecological studies, and agricultural monitoring.

Data Specifications

Format: GeoTIFF (.tif)

Resolution: 10m

Extent: Entire territory of Austria

Reference Year: 2023

Data Type: 8-bit integer (0–5)

NoData Value: 255

Source: Sentinel-2 satellite imagery

Masking Layer: INVEKOS Feldfrüchte 2023_1 (used to filter and analyze only meadow areas)

Attribute Information

Each pixel in the raster dataset represents the number of times an area has been mown in 2023, with the following classification:

Value
Meaning

0
No mowing detected

1
Mown once

2
Mown twice

3
Mown three times

4
Mown four times

5
Mown five times or more

255
NoData (areas without information)

Colormap Information

A predefined colormap is provided, allowing for a visually interpretable representation of mowing intensity across Austria. The colormap distinguishes different mowing frequencies using a gradient or categorical color scheme.

Potential Applications

This dataset can be used for multiple applications, including:

Agricultural Monitoring: Evaluating land-use intensity and mowing patterns in meadows.

Biodiversity and Conservation: Identifying frequently mown areas that may impact habitat quality.

Soil and Water Management: Understanding the effects of mowing on soil health and water retention.

Policy and Land Management: Supporting sustainable land-use planning and agricultural policy development.