Mapping forest cover change in relation to oil palm commodities development using Google Earth Engine in the Leuser Ecosystem
Ihwan Rafina,
Lilik Budi Prasetyo
Abstract:The Leuser ecosystem is a vital biodiversity hotspot providing essential ecosystem services to local communities in Asia. It encompasses diverse landscapes, from rainforests to coastal ecosystems and peatlands. However, human activities, particularly deforestation for palm oil plantations, have severely impacted Leuser ecosystem’s ecological balance. This study analyzes land cover changes in Leuser ecosystem between 2016 and 2022, using satellite imagery from platforms like Sentinel-1 and Landsat 8 on Google E… Show more
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