Land use and land cover change in Arctic Russia: Ecological and social implications of industrial development

Kumpula, Timo; Pajunen, Anu; Kaarlejärvi, Elina; Forbes, Bruce C.; Stammler, Florian

doi:10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2010.12.010

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“…So that the greener patches contribute more heavily to the mean NDVImax of the inner rings. Apart from lower NDVImax in the city cores, Fig vegetation succession has been repeatedly noted in several plot-scale studies (Sorokina, 2003;Archegova, 2007;Koronatova and Milyaeva, 2011) and high-resolution satellite image analyses (Kornienko and Yakubson, 2011;Kumpula et al, 2011). Unfortunately, the majority of these studies have been published in Russian only.…”

Section: Ndvimax Patterns and Trends In And Around 28 Citiesmentioning

confidence: 64%

“…A more coherent picture has been suggested by studies of vegetation reclaiming the natural or anthropogenic disturbances (Kornienko and Yakubson, 2011;Kumpula et al, 2011). Lloyd et al (2003) concluded that the establishment and seasonal growth of woody species at the Alaska treeline was likely limited by the availability of disturbed welldrained microsites.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…These footprints were found not only at the development sites but also across large distances (Walker et al, 2009;Kumpula et al, 2012). More specifically, Kumpula et al (2011) reported extensive transformation from shrub-to more productive (greener) grass-and sedge-dominated tundra in NWS that reclaim artificial terrain disturbances at Bovanenkovskiy gas field, Yamal peninsula (70 • N). Similar environmental shifts towards more productive plant successions on disturbed patches were found in studies of post-mined sand and sandy loam quarries around Noyabrsk at 63 • N (Koronatova and Milyaeva, 2011).…”

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confidence: 89%

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Trends in normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) associated with urban development in northern West Siberia

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Abstract. Exploration and exploitation of oil and gas reserves of northern West Siberia has promoted rapid industrialization and urban development in the region. This development leaves significant footprints on the sensitive northern environment, which is already stressed by the global warming. This study reports the region-wide changes in the vegetation cover as well as the corresponding changes in and around 28 selected urbanized areas. The study utilizes the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) from highresolution (250 m) MODIS data acquired for summer months (June through August) over 15 years (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014). The results reveal the increase of NDVI (or "greening") over the northern (tundra and tundra-forest) part of the region. Simultaneously, the southern, forested part shows the widespread decrease of NDVI (or "browning"). These region-wide patterns are, however, highly fragmented. The statistically significant NDVI trends occupy only a small fraction of the region. Urbanization destroys the vegetation cover within the developed areas and at about 5-10 km distance around them. The studied urbanized areas have the NDVI values by 15 to 45 % lower than the corresponding areas at 20-40 km distance. The largest NDVI reduction is typical for the newly developed areas, whereas the older areas show recovery of the vegetation cover. The study reveals a robust indication of the accelerated greening near the older urban areas. Many Siberian cities become greener even against the wider browning trends at their background. Literature discussion suggests that the observed urban greening could be associated not only with special tending of the within-city green areas but also with the urban heat islands and succession of more productive shrub and tree species growing on warmer sandy soils.

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“…Harris et al [60] compare interdisciplinary research projects related to the food system. With an interdisciplinary focus on land use and land cover change in Arctic Russia, Kumpula et al [61] found significant human contribution to the changes-by fruitfully combining GIS, vegetation measurement, and participant observation. Further, they conclude, "The end result is a suite of interpretations, extremely rich in detail and context from both scientists and local stakeholders, which would not have been achievable without each other".…”

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confidence: 99%

Defining Terms for Integrated (Multi-Inter-Trans-Disciplinary) Sustainability Research

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Abstract:Our contemporary social and ecological problems, including climate change, peak oil and food security, necessitate solutions informed by multiple backgrounds that singular disciplines seem unable to provide, and possibly, are even incapable of providing. The increasing occurrence of multi-, inter-and transdisciplinary (MIT) research projects speak to the recognition of that necessity. But as the literature and our own experiences bear out, just calling a project "beyond disciplinary" or integrated does not necessarily yield the intended outcomes or make progress toward alleviating the hurdles of bridging disciplines. Here we examine the distinctions between three categories (multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary) of integrated research and offer reflections on how sustainability researchers can categorize their research to improve common understandings.

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“…Permafrost dynamics and lake changes in many regions of the high Arctic have been analysed using satellite imagery. Arctic treeline and vegetation changes are ideally monitored with synoptic-scale remote sensing technologies (Rees 2012), and environmental impacts of industrial activity can be assessed in remote and fragile ecosystems (Kumpula et al 2011). Snow water equivalent, a crucial hydrological parameter, is very difficult to measure using remote sensing techniques (Davenport et al 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

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ABSTRACT:The Earth Observation Technology Cluster is a knowledge exchange initiative, promoting development, understanding and communication about innovative technology used in remote sensing of the terrestrial or land surface. This initiative provides an opportunity for presentation of novel developments from, and cross-fertilisation of ideas between, the many and diverse members of the terrestrial remote sensing community. The Earth Observation Technology Cluster involves a range of knowledge exchange activities, including organisation of technical events, delivery of educational materials, publication of scientific findings and development of a coherent terrestrial EO community. The initiative as a whole covers the full range of remote sensing operation, from new platform and sensor development, through image retrieval and analysis, to data applications and environmental modelling. However, certain topical and strategic themes have been selected for detailed investigation: (1) Unpiloted Aerial Vehicles, (2) Terrestrial Laser Scanning, (3) Field-Based Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy, (4) Hypertemporal Image Analysis, and (5) Circumpolar and Cryospheric Application. This paper presents general activities and achievements of the Earth Observation Technology Cluster, and reviews state-of-the-art developments in the five specific thematic areas.

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Land use and land cover change in Arctic Russia: Ecological and social implications of industrial development

Cited by 116 publications

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Trends in normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) associated with urban development in northern West Siberia

Trends in normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) associated with urban development in northern West Siberia

Defining Terms for Integrated (Multi-Inter-Trans-Disciplinary) Sustainability Research

The Earth Observation Technology Cluster

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