Key:landcover
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 landcover
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A key to describe the physical coverage of an area. 
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| Group: natural |
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| Documented values: 10 |
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| Status: in use |
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Values
The following initial landcover values are proposed. These are currently the most used values (value inspiration [1][2]). As for landcover=trees, it is recommend to, as currently is done, double tag it with landuse=forest or natural=wood until that discussion is resolved.
| Tag | Definition | Comments | Taginfo counts |
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| landcover=trees | For areas covered with trees | - | |
| landcover=grass | For areas covered with grass | Use landuse=meadow for grass fields with an agricultural function or natural=grassland for natural grasslands |