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Disentangling the effects of climate and people on Sahel vegetation dynamics [PDF]

open access: yesBiogeosciences, 2009
The Sahel belt of Africa has been the focus of intensive scientific research since the 1960s, spurred on by the chronic vulnerability of its population to recurring drought and the threat of long-term land degradation. But satellite sensors have recently
J. W. Seaquist   +4 more
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Climate, people, fire and vegetation: new insights into vegetation dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean since the 1st century AD [PDF]

open access: yesClimate of the Past, 2013
Anatolia forms a bridge between Europe, Africa and Asia and is influenced by all three continents in terms of climate, vegetation and human civilisation.
J. Bakker   +6 more
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The use of random forest to identify climate and human interference on vegetation coverage changes in southwest China

open access: yesEcological Indicators, 2022
Identifying vegetation changes and the associated driving forces provides a valuable reference for developing ecological restoration strategies. However, it remains a challenge to disentangle the impacts of climate, vegetation, and human interference ...
Yuyi Wang   +3 more
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Global Vegetation Project: An Interactive Online Map of Open-Access Vegetation Photos [PDF]

open access: yesVegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2021
The Global Vegetation Project (http://gveg.wyobiodiversity.org) is a new initiative to host an online database of open-access, georeferenced vegetation photos.
Jesse R. Fleri   +5 more
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Effects of Human Activities on Terrestrial Vegetation Coverage Change of Poyang Lake Basin During 2000—2020

open access: yesShuitu baochi tongbao, 2022
[Objective] The mechanism on how human activities affect vegetation dynamics was studied in order to promote the healthy development of terrestrial ecosystems.
Liu Tingting   +4 more
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Ecology meets archaeology: Past, present and future vegetation‐derived ecosystems services from the Nuragic Sardinia (1700–580 BCE)

open access: yesPeople and Nature, 2023
Incorporating archaeology within the ecosystem services (ES) framework can offer decision‐makers lessons from the past and a broader sustainability perspective.
Marco Malavasi   +8 more
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Exploring the influence of residential courtyard space landscape elements on people's emotional health in an immersive virtual environment

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2022
A good residential courtyard space not only brings people a psychological feeling of emotional pleasure but also attracts people to actively engage in more physical activities, which is of great significance to improving people's physical and mental ...
Erkang Fu   +6 more
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Vegetation Density Analysis in Padalarang Bandung Regency Using NDVI Method on Landsat 8 Satellite

open access: yesJurnal Presipitasi, 2023
Vegetation is an important component in an ecosystem. Padalarang Sub-District is a sub-district in West Bandung Regency with the smallest area but the most densely populated among other sub-districts in West Bandung, with a density of 3,478 people km2 ...
Ratna Widyaningtyas   +3 more
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People prefer arable fields and flower strips with continuous soil cover and diversified vegetation

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2023
Agriculture is a key driver of the dynamics and transformation of rural landscapes in Western Europe. However, little is known about the influence of cropping techniques on visual perceptions of the aesthetic and ecological value of agricultural fields ...
Lola Serée   +4 more
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Past and future adverse response of terrestrial water storages to increased vegetation growth in drylands

open access: yesnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 2023
The response of terrestrial water storages to dryland vegetation growth remains poorly understood. Using multiple proxies from satellite observations and model outputs, we show an overall increase (decrease) in vegetation growth (terrestrial water ...
Kai Liu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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