Seasonal land use/land cover change and the drivers in Kafta Sheraro national park, Tigray, Ethiopia

Temesgen, Fitsum; Warkineh, Bikila; Hailemicael, Alemayehu

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12298

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“…This de nition is based on the impact of climate change processes and socioeconomic dynamics on the outcome of humanenvironment interaction in a speci c location. LULC changes are a major global ecosystem-in uencing environmental aspect (Ke , Mabrouk, Halouani, & Ismail, 2021).Their assessment involves the examination of environmental alterations, which are particularly related to agricultural practices-associated settlement expansions, deforestation, and rapid urbanization (Temesgen, Warkineh, & Hailemicael, 2022). Multiple factors could drive LULC changes such as population growth, rapid growth of urban centers, land scarcity, advancing technologies, and increasing production demands (Barros, 2004).…”

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Mapping of population growth influence on land use transformation from 1994 to 2015 in Madaba Governorate, Jordan

Sarayrah,

Hayek,

Thneibat

et al. 2024

Environ Monit Assess

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Madaba Governorate, the second-largest wheat-producing region in Jordan, is vital for ensuring food security. Hence, its case study could reveal valuable insights to address land use and food security challenges. This study focuses on the conversion of agricultural lands into urban areas in the Madaba Governorate and elaborates on its correlation with population growth. Land use and land cover (LULC) data from 1994, 2004, and 2015 were used in the Markov model to predict future changes in 2025 and 2035 with 80% accuracy (kappa coe cient). The results revealed a signi cant urbanization trend during the next decade by projecting a 6% increase in urban areas and an 11.81% decrease in agricultural lands. This scenario necessitates the development of sustainable land use planning and management strategies to address population-driven LULC dynamics. Moreover, the study also emphasizes water resource management in this water-scarce region. Recommendations encompass restraining urban sprawl, protecting agricultural lands, and implementing water conservation measures. These ndings offer valuable insights to land use planners, policymakers, and stakeholders in Madaba Governorate for sustainable development. The study further integrates spatial analysis and socioeconomic factors to depict a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interactions between population growth, land use changes, and water resources of the region.

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Mapping of population growth influence on land use transformation from 1994 to 2015 in Madaba Governorate, Jordan

Sarayrah,

Hayek,

Thneibat

et al. 2024

Environ Monit Assess

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Impact of climate variability and environmental policies on vegetation dynamics in the semi-arid Tigray

Tefera,

Siyum,

Berhe

et al. 2024

Discov Environ

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Anthropogenic and climate-related phenomena are among the main factors responsible for variations in vegetation structure and composition worldwide. However, studies that integrate the effects of human activities and climate variability in fragile tropical ecosystems, including the semi-arid Tigray region, are lacking. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of climate variability and environmental policy changes on the spatial distribution and pattern of vegetation cover in the semi-arid Tigray region of Ethiopia over the past four decades. We used satellite-based vegetation index (normalized difference vegetation index) and monthly rainfall data to analyze the relationship between vegetation cover and climatic variability. Residual analysis was also used to further disentangle the effects of climatic variability and environmental policy on vegetation cover. The regression analysis (r2 = 0.19) showed an insignificant causal relationship between vegetation dynamics and precipitation over the 41-years study period. This study also highlighted negative impact of the global rise in temperature on vegetation cover due to water stress caused by evapotranspiration. On the other hand, the residual analysis results (r = − 0.55, z-stat = − 11.58, p < 0.01) indicated a strong relationship between vegetation change and environmental policies implemented within the specified study period. Overall, the study revealed that environmental policies had a greater impact than climate variables on vegetation. Policymakers should, therefore, prioritize implementing effective environmental policies to restore degraded ecosystems and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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The effects of land cover transition and its patch mosaics on soil erosion using geospatial technology in South Wollo, Ethiopia

Shifaw,

Assen,

Eshetu

et al. 2025

Advances in Space Research

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Seasonal land use/land cover change and the drivers in Kafta Sheraro national park, Tigray, Ethiopia

Cited by 11 publications

References 113 publications

Mapping of population growth influence on land use transformation from 1994 to 2015 in Madaba Governorate, Jordan

Mapping of population growth influence on land use transformation from 1994 to 2015 in Madaba Governorate, Jordan

Impact of climate variability and environmental policies on vegetation dynamics in the semi-arid Tigray

The effects of land cover transition and its patch mosaics on soil erosion using geospatial technology in South Wollo, Ethiopia

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