Forest functions in Saxony – Forest with special noise protection function – Areas 1 ha

The data set contains the forest areas with a special noise protection function in the Free State of Saxony. Forest with special noise protection function is a special form of the immission protection forest. Forest reduces noise pollution (e.g. caused by traffic and industrial installations) by absorbing sound waves. The data is used for the forest function map 1:25,000 of Saxony. Further information can be found in the brochure on forest function mapping published by the state enterprise Sachsenforst.