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Landscape

Definition:

An area of land that contains a mosaic of ecosystems, including human-dominated ecosystems.

The term cultural landscape is often used when referring to landscapes containing significant human populations or in which there has been significant human influence on the land.

Source: MA  Glossary

Related words:

Ecosystem(s) - Land cover - Land use

Translation(s):

Español: Paisaje
Français: Paysage

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