The dataset contains data on nutrients and organic matter, proxy pressure data on the upstream catchments and physical characteristics of the WISE-SoE lake monitoring stations. Waterbase contains timely, reliable and policy-relevant data collected from EEA member countries through the WISE-SoE data collection (formerly known as Eionet-Water and Eurowaternet) process. WISE-SoE data collection selects validated monitoring data from national databases and adds information on the physical characteristics of the water bodies being monitored and on the pressures potentially affecting water quality. The added value of Waterbase is that data collected through the WISE-SoE data collection process are from statistically stratified monitoring stations and groundwater bodies and are comparable at the European level. Waterbase data are primarily used in the production of the EEA's indicator-based factsheets. Data source: <a href='http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/waterbase-rivers-10'>http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/waterbase-rivers-10</a>, <a href='http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/waterbase-lakes-10'>http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/waterbase-lakes-10</a>

The Ploughing Indicator estimates the temporal extent since last ploughing activity

Tree cover density for reference year 2015. Values from 0-100%.

Mapping permanent and temporary water/wetness for reference year 2015.

Verification layer HR Image Coverage 2

Modifications adopted by the Bern Convention Standing Committee and approved by habitats Committee in 05-04/03. Opposed to former versions this layer has an improved geographical scale of 1:1000000. This means that it can also be used to analysis purposes. Note, however, that this version has a poorer geographical coverage than the former versions. Data source: <a href='http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/biogeographical-regions-europe-1'>http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/biogeographical-regions-europe-1</a>

Copernicus Land - High Resolution Layer - Forest Additional Support Layer 2012

Degree of imperviousness, values from 1-100

Copernicus Land - High Resolution Layer - Forest Type 2015

Degree of imperviousness, values from 1-100%