Understanding drivers of land use and land cover change in Africa: A review

ESP Assede, H Orou, SSH Biaou… - Current Landscape …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To develop a clear understanding and a critical assessment of
current research efforts on the changes and underlying drivers of LULCC in Africa, we …

Advances in vegetation map** through remote sensing and machine learning techniques: a scientometric review

C Matyukira, P Mhangara - European Journal of Remote Sensing, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study explores the rapid growth in remote-sensing technologies for vegetation
map**, driven by the integration of advanced machine learning techniques. An analysis of …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental impact assessment for a meta-model-based food-energy-water-nexus system

OA Ogbolumani, NI Nwulu - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
A growing global population uses essential resources such as food, energy, and water to
drive economic growth. However, population growth, urbanization, and human activities …

Land use and land cover changes implications on biodiversity in the Owabi catchment of Atwima Nwabiagya North District, Ghana

R Baidoo, A Arko-Adjei, M Poku-Boansi… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
This paper examined land use and land cover (LULC) change and implications to
biodiversity in the Owabi catchment of Atwima Nwabiagya North District in Ghana from 1991 …

Evaluating Landsat-8, Landsat-9 and Sentinel-2 imageries in land use and land cover (LULC) classification in a heterogeneous urban area

S Jombo, S Adelabu - GeoJournal, 2023 - Springer
Land use and land cover (LULC) map** is important for sustainable land management
and has received great attention from researchers over the years. Classifying satellite …

Potential of the satellite-based Dynamic Habitat Index (DHI) to capture changes in soil properties and drought conditions across Land Use/Land Cover types in a …

M Safaei, T Kleinebecker… - Geocarto …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study evaluates the sensitivity of the Dynamic Habitat Index (DHI), utilizing
multitemporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data, to changing …

Ecosystem Service Valuation for a Critical Biodiversity Area: Case of the Mphaphuli Community, South Africa

KD Musetsho, M Chitakira, A Ramoelo - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
The study of ecosystem services and the valuation of their contribution to human wellbeing
is gaining increasing interest among scientists and decision-makers. The setting of this study …

Land Use and Land Cover Change in Africa: Implications on Landscape Multifunctionality

JM Kamwi, PW Chirwa, S Syampungani… - Trees in a Sub-Saharan …, 2024 - Springer
Despite a favourable natural resource base, Africa continues to suffer from high rates of
poverty and slow rates of economic growth. Two-thirds of the population in Africa depends …

Predicting land use and land cover change dynamics in the eThekwini Municipality: a machine learning approach with Landsat imagery

MNM Buthelezi, RT Lottering, KY Peerbhay… - Journal of Spatial …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Monitoring and providing accurate land use and land cover (LULC) change information is
vital for sustainable environmental planning. This study used Landsat imagery from 2002 to …

The extent, perceived causes and impacts of land use and land cover change in Tyhume Valley, South Africa

W Masiza, H Hamandawana, JG Chirima… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
There is limited knowledge on how people living in communal areas perceive land use and
land cover (LULC) change and the impacts it has on sustainable access to essential …