This paper investigates the capability of the free synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Sentinel-1 (S-
1) C-band data for burned area map** through unsupervised machine learning open …

Defoliation by herbivorous insects is a widespread forest disturbance driver, affecting global
forest health and ecosystem dynamics. Compared with time-and labor-intensive field …

The recent northward expansion of Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) outbreaks associated with
warming winters has caused extensive tree mortality in temperate pine forests, significantly …

Wildfire severity is a key indicator of both direct ecosystem impacts and indirect emissions
impacts that affect air quality, climate, and public health far beyond the spatial footprint of the …

Interfaces between protected areas and their peripheries in southern Africa are subject to
interactions between wildlife and livestock that vary in frequency and intensity. In these …

Burn severity, which can be reliably estimated by validated spectral indices, is a key element
for understanding ecosystem dynamics and informing management strategies. However, in …

Fire is one of the primary sources of damages to natural environments globally. Estimates
show that approximately 4 million km2 of land burns yearly. Studies have shown that such …

Wildfires pose an increasing risk to expanding urban population centers, and to critical
habitats for plant and animal species. Improving current wildland management strategies …

All ecosystems and in particular ecosystems in Mediterranean climates are affected by fires.
Knowledge of the drivers that most influence burn severity patterns as well an accurate map …

Prescribed fires have been applied in many countries as a useful management tool to
prevent large forest fires. Knowledge on burn severity is of great interest for predicting post …