Land use and land cover (LULC) analysis has become increasingly significant in environmental studies due to its direct impact on the environment. Changes in LULC affect the ecological and climatic ...

The green energy transition has intensified global demand for critical minerals, driving the expansion of mining activities with significant environmental consequences. In response, we present a ...

High-quality land use datasets are essential for advancing research in land use classification and recognition. However, the complexity and spatial heterogeneity of land use create challenges in ...

Every piece of land carries a story of development, transformation, and human impact. From expanding urban centers to shifting agricultural zones, land use plays a crucial role in shaping both local ...

A series of land classification studies completed over 50 years ago — based on data organized before Hawai‘i became a state in 1959, including surveys from the 1930s — continue to influence the use of ...

England’s most valuable farmland is being classified using outdated data going back to the 1940s, potentially compromising the nation’s food security, warns a new report by CPRE, the countryside ...

RAY BROOK — Gov. Kathy Hochul approved the 2023-24 Adirondack Park state land classification package. The action includes 25 state land classifications totaling about 5,800 acres and 11 state land ...