Global Change and Mountains: Consequences, Responses and Opportunities - Impact of Global Changes on Mountains: Responses and Adaptation - page 83

Class 1 Elevation 300-1 000 m and LER* > 300 m
Class 2 Elevation 1 000-1 500 m and slope ≥ 5º or LER > 300 m
Class 3 Elevation 1 500-2 500 m and slope ≥ 2º
Class 4 Elevation 2 500-3 500 m
Class 5 Elevation 3 500-4 500 m
Class 6 Elevation ≥ 4 500 m
Water bodies
Non-mountain areas
*LER = local elevation range, i.e., elevation range within a radius of 5 km