Land use/land cover dynamics driven changes in woody species diversity and ecosystem services value in tropical rainforest frontier: A 20-year history

Berhanu, Yericho; Dalle, Gemedo; Sintayehu, Dejene W.; Kelboro, Girma; Nigussie, Abebe

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13711

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“…In the present study, a comparable estimate for wetland (9294.3) was obtained. However, for Remnant Forest, coffee plantation and farmland total ecosystem services value coefficients is unlikely to lower estimates by similar study, [ 82 ]. This implies that the total ecosystem services in original estimates in the past year may use to estimate the present values.…”

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“…In the Sheka Biosphere Reserve, Southwest Ethiopia, [ 82 ] estimated the total ecosystem services value coefficients in USD ha⁻ 1 yr⁻ 1 for wetland (8103.5. In the present study, a comparable estimate for wetland (9294.3) was obtained.…”

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“…The Bench-Sheko zone, parts of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot [ 31 ], which is located between 34°52′37″E and 35°51′23″E longitude, and between 6°29′51″N and 7°14′3″N latitude ( Fig 1 ). The study site serves as a corridor connecting the Kaffa Biosphere Reserve [ 32 ], the Sheka Forest Biosphere Reserve[ 33 ] and the Majang Forest Biosphere Reserves [ 34 ]. This area represents one of the country’s remaining forests and moist Afromontane Forest [ 35 ].…”

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Assessing vegetation cover and valuing ecosystem services in southwestern Ethiopia: Implications for conservation

Yilma,

Yitay

2024

PLoS ONE

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The Bench-Sheko zone, parts of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot, is characterized by its rich biodiversity. However, recent reductions in vegetation cover have drawn concern, highlighting the critical role of remote sensing in monitoring these alterations is critical. Furthermore, this study evaluates the economic value of the ecosystem services rendered by the diverse types of vegetation cover class in the area. The classification of vegetation types and measuring their ecosystem benefits are crucial for monitoring vegetation and analyzing land cover changes. estimating the value of ecosystem services is vital for environmental impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and creating payment schemes for these natural services. For the vegetation cover map, it uses Sentinel-2 satellite data and a Random Forest classifier using Google Earth Engine. Based on a properly chosen reference, ecosystem service assessment approaches include benefit transfer, direct market value, and the social cost of carbon. The results highlight the vegetation classes’ enormous value and the services they offer. The largest value for Supporting Services (2829.3 USD ha⁻1yr⁻1) is found in the Remnant Forest, which makes up 30.98% of the total area. With the highest value for both cultural services (2847.7 USD ha⁻1yr⁻1) and regulatory services (5063.9 USD ha⁻1yr⁻1), the wetlands, which make up 4.35% of the total area, stand out. The total annual value of all ecosystem services provided by all vegetation classes is estimated to be 2.089 billion USD. When paired with methods for tracking and assessing changes in vegetation cover over time, high-resolution satellite images and precise classification algorithms can offer insightful information on the condition of the environment and support informed decision-making. In order to evaluate and convey to society and policymakers the advantages of vegetation cover, the value of ecosystem services is essential.

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Assessing vegetation cover and valuing ecosystem services in southwestern Ethiopia: Implications for conservation

Yilma,

Yitay

2024

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“…The relevance of this goal is that Korgalzhyn District covers the territory of a biosphere reserve, where active production activities can seriously impact the conservation of natural biodiversity and ESs. Typically, an assessment of changes in LULC is performed based on two or more decades [81][82][83]. We adopted the relatively short study period between 2010 and 2021 because 2010 marks the beginning of the region's economic recovery after the financial crisis of 2007-2009 [84], which had a noticeable impact on the growth of Kazakhstan's economic development [85].…”

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Analysis and Prediction of Land Use/Land Cover Changes in Korgalzhyn District, Kazakhstan

Alipbeki,

Alipbekova,

Mussaif

et al. 2024

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Changes occurring because of human activity in protected natural places require constant monitoring of land use (LU) structures. Therefore, Korgalzhyn District, which occupies part of the Korgalzhyn State Natural Reserve territory, is of considerable interest. The aim of these studies was to analyze changes in the composition of the land use/land cover (LULC) of Korgalzhyn District from 2010 to 2021 and predict LU transformation by 2030 and 2050. Landsat image classification was performed using Random Forest on the Google Earth Engine. The combined CA-ANN model was used to predict LULC changes by 2030 and 2050, and studies were carried out using the MOLUSCE plugin. The results of these studies showed that from 2010 to 2021, there was a steady increase in the share of ploughable land and an adequate reduction in grassland. It is established that, in 2030 and 2050, this trend will continue. At the same time, there will be no drastic changes in the composition of other land classes. The obtained results can be helpful for the development of land management plans and development policies for the Korgalzhyn District.

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“…The Bench-Sheko zone, parts of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot [31], which is located between 34˚52 0 37@E and 35˚51 0 23@E longitude, and between 62 9 0 51@N and 7˚14 0 3@N latitude (Fig 1). The study site serves as a corridor connecting the Kaffa Biosphere Reserve [32], the Sheka Forest Biosphere Reserve [33] and the Majang Forest Biosphere Reserves [34]. This area represents one of the country's remaining forests and moist Afromontane Forest [35].…”

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Land use/land cover dynamics driven changes in woody species diversity and ecosystem services value in tropical rainforest frontier: A 20-year history

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Assessing vegetation cover and valuing ecosystem services in southwestern Ethiopia: Implications for conservation

Assessing vegetation cover and valuing ecosystem services in southwestern Ethiopia: Implications for conservation

Analysis and Prediction of Land Use/Land Cover Changes in Korgalzhyn District, Kazakhstan

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