GIS and Remote Sensing in Natural Resource Management
Published: Nov 15, 2018
Photo Courtesy: Estonia by Proba-V
Land cover and vegetation growth can be studied both temporally and spatially through GIS and remote sensing; vegetation cover mapped using Proba-V satellite.
Abstract: Remote sensing and GIS can be used to generate data that can help achieve sustainable management of natural resources. Maps created through a GIS interface provide a fillip to analysis and bring us a step closer to visualising the complex patterns and relationships that characterise real-world planning and policy problems.
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