Satellite images provide an accurate, continuous, and synoptic view of seamless global
extent. Within the fields of remote sensing and image processing, land surface change …

The focus of the study was to assess gradual changes occurring throughout a range of
natural ecosystems using decadal Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic …

Understanding the role humans play in modifying ecosystems through changing land cover
is central to addressing our current and emerging environmental challenges. In particular …

Many regions of the globe are experiencing rapid urban growth, the location and intensity of
which can have negative effects on ecological and social systems. In some locales, planners …

Native animals are affected differently by urbanization. Some species respond favorably and
thrive in human-dominated landscapes, but others are extirpated. Raptors are often …

In order to build competence for sustainability analysis and assessment of urban systems, it
is seen as essential to build on models representing urban form, landuse and transportation …

Riparian habitats provide a series of ecological services vital for the balance of the
environment, and are niches and resources for a wide variety of species. Monitoring riparian …

Raptors are the most prevalent group of urban apex predators, and the majority of raptor
genera in North America have been recorded using urban areas. Prior research …

Forest biomass is a renewable resource that is increasingly utilised for bioenergy purposes
in Sweden, which along with the extraction of industrial wood may conflict with biodiversity …

Basalt outcrops are significant features in the Western United States and consistently
present challenges to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil mapping efforts …