Binary annual map (Forest/Non-Forest) of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve during 2000 to 2024

A comprehensive binary annual map of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, spanning from 2000 to 2024, reveals significant changes in forest cover over a quarter-century. This dataset, derived from the Joint Research Centre Tropical Moist Forest (JRC-TMF) data, provides yearly spatial layers that offer critical insights into deforestation and forest dynamics within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The maps serve as a transparent and reproducible resource for researchers, enabling detailed analysis of land-use changes and their ecological impacts. By offering a granular view of forest/non-forest transitions, the dataset supports studies on biodiversity conservation, habitat fragmentation, and the effectiveness of protection measures in one of Africa's most biologically diverse regions.

Madibi, P., Kibambe Lubamba, J.-P., Zhang, A., & Pontius, R. (2026). Binary annual map (Forest/Non-Forest) of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve during 2000 to 2024. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.18963864