Geospatial Approaches for Forest Landscape Restoration: Mapping, Prioritization, and Monitoring Strategies
"Forest landscapes are vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and livelihoods, yet they face significant threats from deforestation, land degradation, and urbanization. Forest landscape restoration (FLR) aims to reverse these impacts by restoring ecological integrity and enhancing human well-being. The success of FLR relies heavily on identifying degraded areas, prioritizing interventions, and monitoring outcomes using robust data and methodologies.
Remote sensing and geospatial technologies offer unparalleled capabilities for tracking land cover changes, analyzing degradation patterns, and modeling restoration suitability. These tools enable data-driven approaches to inform policy, guide interventions, and ensure measurable results. This project focuses on applying these technologies to design a comprehensive FLR strategy. It will map forest dynamics, develop restoration models, and establish monitoring frameworks to track progress. By combining ecological insights with socio-economic considerations, this study will support sustainable restoration efforts and contribute to global FLR goals such as the Bonn Challenge and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
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