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Biodiversity Conservation
Yongwei Liu, Guiping Wu, Xingwang Fan, Guojing Gan, Wen Wang, Yuanbo Liu
Summary: The study found that LULC changes in LVB have significant impacts on seasonal runoff and hydrological drought, with the most pronounced effects seen in the short rainy season. These findings are crucial for rational water resources management and drought disaster response in the region.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Fida Ullah, Jincheng Liu, Muhammad Shafique, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Nawaz Rajpar, Adnan Ahmad, Muhammad Shahzad
Summary: The goal of this research is to use remote sensing to evaluate the impact of the Chashma Right Bank Canal on land-use/land-cover changes and cropping patterns in Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The findings reveal that the canal has significantly altered the land-use/land-cover of the study area, leading to favorable changes in land-cover and cropping patterns.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Arun Bawa, Gabriel B. Senay, Sandeep Kumar
Summary: In this study, Landsat imagery and remote sensing-based ETa modeling approaches were used to analyze crop water use in the Missouri River Basin. The study found regional variations in crop water use and identified factors influencing the changes in crop water use. The results of this study are of significant importance for improving land and water management practices.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Juliet Katusiime, Brigitta Schuett, Noah Mutai
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between land tenure and land use and cover changes in the Lake Victoria basin using satellite imagery and survey data. The results indicate a significant relationship between land tenure and land use and cover changes. Different land tenure systems are affected by adverse land use and cover changes. Therefore, the paper recommends considering the importance of land tenure in water basin management.
Article
Environmental Studies
Azher Ibrahim Al-Taei, Ali Asghar Alesheikh, Ali Darvishi Boloorani
Summary: Multi-temporal land use/land cover (LULC) change analysis is crucial for environmental planning and resources management. However, existing global LULC datasets lack consistency on a regional scale and have limited time coverage. This study developed a high-quality multi-temporal LULC mapping approach using Landsat imagery and a random forest classifier. The results showed accurate performance and identified the most important features for LULC mapping. Severe LULC changes were observed in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers basin, particularly in certain areas where land degradation and dust storms emission are pressing issues.
Article
Environmental Studies
Urgessa Kenea, Dereje Adeba, Motuma Shiferaw Regasa, Michael Nones
Summary: Land use and land cover changes are significant in African countries due to their agriculture-based economy and rapid population growth; research indicates that LULCC has an impact on watershed hydrology, necessitating effective response strategies; modeling results demonstrate that LULCC affects water flow, highlighting the importance of accounting for LULCC in modeling hydrological responses at the watershed scale.
Article
Environmental Sciences
H. Aksoy, S. Kaptan, T. Varol, M. Cetin, H. B. Ozel
Summary: This study examines the changes in forest areas and land cover in the Yenice Forestry Operation Directorate of Turkey from 2001 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2021. The density analysis method is used to analyze the changes in time interval, category, and transition levels. The results show that there was an accelerated change in the second period, with a decrease in mixed forest and agricultural areas and an increase in residential and pure forests. Different categories have different levels of activity in different time intervals, with coniferous and mixed categories targeting each other's losses in both time intervals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Maria Nascimento, Wanderson de Sousa Mendes, Nelida Elizabet Quinonez Silvero, Raill Roberto Poppiel, Veridiana Maria Sayao, Andre Carnieletto Dotto, Natasha Valadares dos Santos, Merilyn Taynara Accorsi Amorim, Jose A. M. Dematte
Summary: Research on soil degradation is crucial for environmental protection and land management. By combining satellite images with environmental information, a Soil Degradation Index (SDI) was developed to classify soil degradation levels into five groups, supporting decision-making on land use planning and management. Through comprehensive analysis of various factors, the study contributes significantly to understanding and addressing soil degradation issues.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin Kipkemboi Kogo, Lalit Kumar, Richard Koech
Summary: The western region of Kenya is experiencing significant land use/cover changes, with an increase in built-up areas and farms, and a decrease in forest, grassland, and water bodies. These changes have led to encroachment on sensitive ecosystems and the expansion of settlements.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adam Juma Abdallah Gudo, Jinsong Deng, Asad Sarwar Qureshi
Summary: The Republic of South Sudan lacks sufficient data for decision-making in planning. A land use land cover study was conducted in Jubek State, showing that Jubek State has been the preferred settlement area for local citizens in South Sudan since 1955, but agricultural production is insufficient. Implementation of proper land use transformation strategies is necessary.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rehana Rasool, Abida Fayaz, Mifta ul Shafiq, Harmeet Singh, Pervez Ahmed
Summary: The study focuses on the changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) in the Southern part of Kashmir Himalaya over a 27-year period. It finds that while cropland agriculture decreased the most (-5%), economically beneficial horticulture increased the most (+4.29%) during the study period. The changes in LULC are driven by various forces such as natural, demographic, and economic factors, resulting in pressures on land and environmental impacts. This study emphasizes the need for strict land use planning in Kashmir Himalayas to ensure food security and sustainability in the ecologically fragile environment. Understanding the complex interactions between human society and the environment is crucial for managing these complex systems.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Worku Nega, Abel Balew
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between land use land cover (LULC) and land surface temperature (LST) using remote sensing data. The analysis of 100 studies reveals that built-up land has the highest LST, followed by bare land, while snow cover has the lowest LST and waterbodies have a lower LST compared to vegetation cover.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiangqin Chao, Zhifang Zhao, Zhibin Lai, Shiguang Xu, Jianyu Liu, Ziyang Li, Xinle Zhang, Qi Chen, Haiying Yang, Xin Zhao
Summary: This study used winter land surface temperature (LST) time series data derived from thermal infrared remote sensing to identify geothermal anomaly areas in the Ruili Basin. By excluding the heat island effect and using drilling data, the infrared remote sensing method proved to be effective in detecting LST anomalies and has significance in regional geothermal prospecting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
N. Janani, Balaji Kannan, K. Nagarajan, G. Thiyagarajan, M. R. Duraisamy
Summary: Soil moisture is a crucial hydrologic factor that affects the energy balance between land and the atmosphere. Remote sensing techniques were used to calculate the soil moisture index in the lower Bhavani river basin, Tamil Nadu, India. A linear regression model between in situ observations and derived soil moisture showed a high coefficient of determination (R-2) value of 0.83, indicating its efficiency in estimating moisture across larger areas. The study also found statistically significant differences in soil moisture between different land-use classes, while land surface temperature (LST) did not show significant variations.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John Beale, Robert C. Grabowski, Pauline Long'or Lokidor, Kim Vercruysse, Daniel M. Simms
Summary: This study examines the changes in geomorphology and vegetation in the lower Beas and Sutlej Rivers, and finds that human alterations have had a significant impact on the river system and riparian vegetation. The increasing vegetation cover has led to changes in river morphology and poses risks to human communities and infrastructure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robinson Mugo, Sei-Ichi Saitoh
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara E. Miller, Emily C. Adams, Kel N. Markert, Lilian Ndungu, W. Lee Ellenburg, Eric R. Anderson, Richard Kyuma, Ashutosh Limaye, Robert Griffin, Daniel Irwin
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Miller, Vikalp Mishra, W. Lee Ellenburg, Emily Adams, Jason Roberts, Ashutosh Limaye, Robert Griffin
Summary: Kenya relies heavily on precipitation for food and water security, making precipitation forecasts crucial for decision makers. Short-term forecasts can predict the onset of the rainy season, while seasonal forecasts may vary in skill based on region and time.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antony Oduya Ndubi
INTERNATIONAL LETTERS OF NATURAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Geography, Physical
Joy A. Obando, Simon Onywere, Chris Shisanya, Anthony Ndubi, Dan Masiga, Zephania Irura, Nicholas Mariita, Haron Maragia
GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2016)