Land Use Collection (page 2)

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

London, infrared satellite image C016 / 3890
London and its surrounds, infrared satellite image. North is at top. The Thames Estuary is at right. This view is used for geological, agricultural

London, infrared satellite image C016 / 3889
London and its surrounds, infrared satellite image. North is at top. The Thames Estuary is at right. This view is used for studies of vegetation

Cyprus, satellite image C016 / 3887
Cyprus, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, bare ground is brown and tan, built up areas are grey, and water is dark blue

Isle of Man, satellite image C016 / 3886
Isle of Man, satellite image. North is at bottom. Visible features include fields and hills (shades of green), beaches and barren or dry areas (brown), clouds (white, across upper left)

Sand Dunes State Park, USA C016 / 3586
Off-road vehicle use is allowed on the dunes in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah, USA

Shrimp farming, Fonseca, 1985-2011 C013 / 7115
Shrimp farming, Fonseca, 1985-2011. Landsat satellite photographs of shrimp farming in the Gulf of Fonseca in 1985 (left), 1999 (centre) and 2011 (right)

Isle of Man, satellite image C013 / 5151
Isle of Man, satellite image. North is towards top left. Visible features include fields and hills (shades of green), beaches and clouds (white), lakes and reservoirs (dark blue)

Cocoa plantation, Indonesia C013 / 5091
Cocoa plantation. Man holding cocoa (cacao) pods he has harvested from trees at a plantation. Photographed in Sausu Peore, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cocoa plantation, Indonesia C013 / 5090
Cocoa plantation. Cocoa (cacao) pods from trees at a plantation. Photographed in Sausu Peore, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cocoa plantation, Indonesia C013 / 5089
Cocoa plantation. Man harvesting cocoa (cacao, Theobroma cacao) pods from trees at a plantation. Photographed in Sausu Peore, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Australia, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Summertown. Farm building with vineyards

Settling pond reclamation. Pile of overburden (black) in a oil plants settling pond. The buildings of the oil mine and processing plant are in the background

Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen

Chicken embryo (Gallus domesticus) developing in the egg. Here at three days old the embryo is seen on top of the yolk. Its developing spinal cord and organs are visible

Chelseas Stamford Bridge stadium, aerial
Stamford Bridge Stadium, home of Chelsea Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Fulham, west London, UK, can hold nearly 42, 500 people

Evertons Goodison Park stadium, aerial
Goodison Park Stadium, home of Everton Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Liverpool, UK, can hold just over 40, 000 people. It has been the home of Everton FC since 1892

Arsenals Highbury stadium, aerial view
Highbury Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club from 1913-2006, aerial view. The stadium, officially called Arsenal Stadium, is located in Highbury, in the London Borough of Islington, UK

Charlton Athletics Valley stadium
The Valley stadium, home of Charlton Athletic Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Charlton, southeast London, UK, can hold just over 27, 000 people

Wigan Athletics JJB Stadium, aerial view
JJB Stadium, home of Wigan Athletic Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK, has a capacity of 25, 000 people

Bolton Wanderers Reebok stadium, aerial
Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, aerial view. The stadium is located in Horwich, near Bolton, UK. It is an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 28, 000

Aston Villas Villa Park stadium, aerial
Villa Park stadium, home of Aston Villa Football Club, aerial view. The stadium is located in Birmingham, UK. It is an all-seater stadium with a capacity of around 43, 000

Manchester Uniteds Old Trafford Stadium
Old Trafford Stadium, home of Manchester United Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in Manchester, UK, can hold over 68, 000 people

Tottenham Hotspurs White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane Stadium, home of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, aerial photograph. This all-seater stadium, in north London, UK, can hold over 36, 000 people

Gatwick Airport, UK, aerial image
Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, UK, aerial photograph. Gatwick acts as Londons second airport (after Heathrow), despite being some 40 kilometres from the city

Redeveloping West Hams stadium
Rebuilding West Ham Uniteds Stadium, aerial view. This stadium, officially called the Boleyn Ground but more commonly known as Upton Park, is located in Newham, east London, UK

Buckingham Palace, UK, aerial image
Buckingham Palace, London, UK, aerial photograph. The Palace (square, lower left) is the official residence of the British monarch. Its private gardens extend to the left of the Palace

Wembley Stadium being rebuilt, 2003
Rebuilding Wembley Stadium, UK, aerial view. Wembley is the home of the English national football team, as well as being a venue for other sports and events

Ellis and Liberty Islands, aerial image
Ellis and Liberty Islands, New York, USA, aerial image. Ellis Island (upper right) was the site of the main immigration port into the USA between 1892 and 1954

Hydroponic waste management system in Kapalai Island, Sabah, Malaysia. To prevent the run off of nitrogen-rich waste on to the nearby coral reefs

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

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

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

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Logs. Harvested wood from a conifer plantation. Photographed in Perthshire, Scotland

Deforested conifer plantation and harvested logs

Snow covered field after it had been ploughed. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

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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.