Value encoding scheme for all three layers are listed below. Forest loss year layer: 2-49: forest loss in 1972-2019 (loss year = value + 1970); 255: no forest loss detected. Forest gain year layer: 2-49: forest gain in 1972-2019 (gain year = value + 1970); 255: no forest gain detected. Forest establishment year layer: forest first detected by remote sensing image 0: persistent forest since 1972; 2-49: forest established in 1972-2019 (establishment year = value + 1970); 100: non-forest in 2019; 255: invalid data.