Old forest habitats in Noord-Holland. A GIS database of forest locations based on the Topographicall and Military Map of 1850.
Abstract
Old mapping data indicate 8432 ha of old forests in the province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. These areas are described based on land use data from 1832. The practical use of the GIS database for forest planning and management is based on a 5-steps plan assessing the value of old forests based on habitat characteristics, species diversity and quality of forest structure.