Land Use Collection

Highland cow (Bos taurus) rubbing its chin on a stile

Wimbledon tennis complex, UK
Wimbledon tennis complex, aerial photograph. This complex is host to the Wimbledon tennis championships, the oldest tennis tournament in the world

Combine harvester off-loading grain
Combine harvester. Combine harvester off-loading grain to a tractor. The harvester has a paddlewheel on its front which turns and pushes the crop against a cutting bar

Stirling Castle, Scotland, UK
Stirling castle. Cows grazing beside a corn field. Stirling castles position on top of steep crags made it easy to defend

Newcastle Uniteds St James Park Stadium
St James Park Stadium, home of Newcastle United Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Newcastle, UK, can hold over 52, 000 people

Angora goat buck (Capra sp.) used for breeding. Photographed in Karoo, South Africa

Rooster and hens
Chickens (Gallus gallus). Rooster (male, centre) and two hens (females) on a farm

Highland pony sheltering beneath Scots pine trees during a snow storm. This breed of horse is the largest of the native British breeds

Llama (Lama glama). These animals are bred as pack animals and for their hair, which is used in textiles, and meat. They have been domesticated since 5000 BC. Photographed in New Zealand

Oil refinery at night. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True )
Organic parsnip (Pastinaca sativa Tender and True ) with top stalk sliced off

Hereford cow (Bos taurus) in a field

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Combine harvester working in a wheat field
Combine harvester. Combine harvester working in a wheat field. Wheat, Triticum sp. is the most important crop in the world, and is largely used to make flour

Rooster with chickens
Chickens (Gallus gallus) on a farm. The male (cock, or rooster) is looking around as the females (hens) feed. Photographed in the UK

Logging truck loaded with logs

Cows grazing
Cows (Bos taurus) grazing. Photographed in Herrfallsang, Narke, Sweden

Harvesting hay, Romania
Harvesting hay using horses, near Miclosoara, a Hungarian part of Transylvania in Romania

Liverpools Anfield Stadium, aerial view
Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Liverpool, UK, can hold over 45, 500 people

Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands

River Nile, Luxor, Egypt, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). North is towards bottom left. Agricultural fields (green) are sustained by the waters of the Nile (dark blue)

Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Barley is a staple crop throughout the world. Once processed it can be used to make flour, beer and whiskey

Badbury Rings. Aerial photograph of Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hillfort consisting of three circular ramparts surrounding an inner fort (centre)

Frog shelter in a vegetable bed
Frog shelter. Planks of wood alongside a row of organically grown leeks (Allium porrum Musselburgh ). The planks provide a dark and damp shelter for toads and frogs

Crop formation in form of Mandelbrot set
Crop formation in the form of the " Mandelbrot Set" at Ickleton, near Cambridge, England. The formation appeared in August 1991

Organic serpent garlic plants (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon Bzenc ). Gardener removing the curled tops from garlic plants

Solar power plant. Oil pipes and parabolic mirrors at a solar power plant. These mirrors work by tracking the Sun across the sky and focusing its rays onto tubes that contain synthetic oil

North America, USA, Oregon, Dundee. Spring time in the Bella Vida vineyards with
USA, Oregon, Dundee. Spring time in the Bella Vida vineyards with Maresh vineyards in Red Hills

Sun creates silhouettes of wheat plants at sunset / sunrise
Sun creates silhouettes of wheat plants at sunset/sunrise

Settlement, South Africa C017 / 1931
Settlement, South Africa

Colonised rainforest land, Ecuador C016 / 7740
Colonised rainforest land. Aerial view of an area of Amazon rainforest that has been cleared for settlement. Photographed in Ecuador

Modern cityscape, artwork
Modern cityscape, computer artwork

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) in flower
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) plant in flower. Photographed in Mauritius

Paddy field, Madagascar
Paddy field. Woman planting rice in a paddy field near the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. Encroachment of agricultural land has meant only a handful of giant baobabs remain in what was once a

Coffee (Coffea sp. ) plant
Coffee (Coffea sp.) plant. Photographed in Mauritius

Pineapple farm, Mauritius
Pineapple farm. Rows of pineapple (Ananas comosus) plants growing on a farm in Mauritius

Tea plantation, Rwanda C014 / 0981
Tea plantation. View over fields of tea (Camellia sinensis) plants. Photographed in Rwanda

Rwandan farming C014 / 0980
Rwandan farming. View over fields and houses near Kigali, Rwanda

Cape Town and Table Mountain C017 / 1930
Cape Town and Table Mountain. Aerial view over the highly developed Cape town suburb of Bloubergstrand, South Africa, looking over Table Bay towards Table Mountain in the distance

Tea plantation, Rwanda C014 / 0982
Tea plantation. View over fields of tea (Camellia sinensis) plants. Photographed in Rwanda

Terraced fields, Rwanda C014 / 0979
Terraced fields. View over corn (Zea mays) crops growing on terraces near Kigali, Rwanda

Beijing, China, 2010, satellite image
Beijing 2010. Satellite image showing the extent of the city of Beijing, China, in 2010. Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world

Beijing, China, 1978, satellite image
Beijing 1978. Satellite image showing the extent of the city of Beijing, China, in 1978. Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world

Saudi Arabia agriculture, 2000
Saudi Arabia agriculture. False-colour satellite image showing the extent of agricultural operations in the Wadi As-Sirhan Basin of Saudi Arabia in 2000

Saudi Arabia agriculture, 1987
Saudi Arabia agriculture. False-colour satellite image showing the extent of agricultural operations in the Wadi As-Sirhan Basin of Saudi Arabia in 1987

Saudi Arabia agriculture, 1991
Saudi Arabia agriculture. False-colour satellite image showing the extent of agricultural operations in the Wadi As-Sirhan Basin of Saudi Arabia in 1991

Saudi Arabia agriculture, 2012
Saudi Arabia agriculture. False-colour satellite image showing the extent of agricultural operations in the Wadi As-Sirhan Basin of Saudi Arabia in 2012

London, true-colour satellite image C016 / 3888
London and its surrounds, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. The Thames Estuary is at right. London is the capital city of the UK

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"Exploring the diverse tapestry of land use: from the iconic Wimbledon tennis complex in the UK, where sports and leisure meet on carefully maintained grounds, to the majestic Stirling Castle in Scotland overlooking a landscape shaped by centuries of human settlement. Witnessing agricultural marvels like a combine harvester off-loading grain, showcasing how modern technology aids efficient land utilization. Amidst bustling cities lies Newcastle United's St James Park Stadium, an urban oasis blending recreation with city life. Nature's wonders also take center stage as we encounter Highland cows grazing peacefully amidst rolling Scottish hills and charming Angora goats showcasing their luxurious fleece. The vibrant presence of roosters and hens reminds us of sustainable farming practices that rely on responsible land management. Delving into culinary delights, we discover parsnips thriving in fertile soil; Pastinaca Tender and True variety offering a tantalizing taste experience. In contrast to nature's bounty, an oil refinery at night illuminates industrial landscapes shaped by mankind's pursuit of energy resources. Embracing equine beauty, we are captivated by the gracefulness of Highland ponies galloping freely across vast meadows while Hereford cows symbolize traditional livestock farming methods passed down through generations. And finally, meeting llamas who have found their niche in various roles from companionship to wool production. " In this captivating journey through different facets of land use, one thing becomes clear - our relationship with the earth is multifaceted and ever-evolving. From sporting arenas to natural habitats and everything in between, each corner holds its own story within this intricate web woven by humans and nature alike.