Annual 30m Resolution Forest Cover Change Data: A Comprehensive Dataset for Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka
Published: 22 July 2024| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/frp34bs8w9.1
Contributors:
, , Issei Abe, Description
This dataset can be used to assess changes over a long period at the district level, and to identify and monitor deforestation and forest degradation. This information is essential for implementing forest management planning, forest restoration activities, land use planning, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation initiatives. The dataset was generated using Landsat 5 TM and Landsat 8 OLI satellite imagery. It is a valuable resource for future research, providing a foundation for significant advancements in this district.
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Categories
Forestry, Environmental Science, Deforestation
Funding
Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) - the World Bank funded project, Sri Lanka
Asian Institute of Technology