The document describes a simulation study that assesses the effects of topography on polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) classification of forests and crops. A Scots pine forest scene was simulated with varying ground slopes and tree architectures. Polarimetric descriptors like orientation angle, alpha angle, and correlations were analyzed. Results showed that both range and azimuth slopes reduced double bounce scattering and changed polarimetric characteristics even after orientation compensation. Major forest scattering components were identified as direct forest scattering and ground-forest interactions.