Monitoring Türkiye’s Vegetation Cover with NDVI: Terrestrial and Temporal Perspectives
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https://doi.org/10.61326/silvaworld.v3i2.285Keywords:
MODIS, NDVI, Temporal, Terrestrial, TürkiyeAbstract
This study aims to monitor and analyze the temporal and spatial dynamics of Türkiye's vegetation cover from 2000 to 2023 using MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) data. The primary objective is to assess the changes in vegetation density across various geographical regions of Türkiye and determine how these changes are influenced by environmental factors such as land use and climate variability. NDVI data from July of each year were processed using ArcGIS to classify vegetation into six categories, ranging from water bodies to dense forests. The study reveals significant fluctuations in NDVI values, indicating both vegetation growth and degradation across different regions over time. Key findings include a positive correlation between NDVI values and forested areas, and a negative correlation in regions affected by drought or land use change. These results provide valuable insights into the long-term trends of vegetation dynamics in Türkiye and can help inform future conservation and land management strategies.
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