- Dataset Availability
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z–2020-12-31T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Producer
- The Nature Conservancy
- Tags
Description
The Global Human Modification v3 dataset measures cumulative human pressures on global terrestrial ecosystems (excluding Antarctica). It tracks data from 1990 to 2022 and is intended to help quantify human impact for conservation planning, policy-making, and research. This dataset is the "Change-Consistent" Series ("c" series) covering the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 at a 300-meter resolution. This series uses consistent input data to allow for valid temporal change analysis across these years. The modification score per pixel is calculated using modification = footprint proportion * stressor intensity. The values are Float32 ranging from 0.0 to 1.0.
Bands
Bands
Pixel size: 300 meters (all bands)
| Name | Min | Max | Pixel Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All_threats_combined |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | All threats combined |
Agriculture |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Agriculture |
Built_up |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Built up or urban areas |
Energy_production_and_mining |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Energy production and mining |
Biological_resource_use |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Biological resource use |
Human_accessibility |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Human accessibility |
Natural_system_modification |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Natural system modification |
Pollution |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Pollution |
Transportation_and_service_corridors |
0 | 1 | 300 meters | Transportation and service corridors |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
Citations
Theobald, D. M., Oakleaf, J. R., Moncrieff, G., Voigt, M., Kiesecker, J., & Kennedy, C. M. (2025). Global extent and change in human modification of terrestrial ecosystems from 1990 to 2022. Scientific Data, 12, 489. doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04892-2
DOIs
Explore with Earth Engine
Code Editor (JavaScript)
var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('TNC/HM/v3/300m_c'); var visualization = { bands: ['All_threats_combined'], min: 0.0, max: 1.0, palette: ['0c0c0c', '071aff', 'ff0000', 'ffbd03', 'fbff05', 'fffdfd'] }; Map.centerObject(dataset); Map.addLayer(dataset, visualization, 'TNC Global Human Modification v3 (Change-Consistent 300m)');