Characterising landcover changes and urban sprawl using geospatial techniques and landscape metrics in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (1984–2022)

Urbanisation is a global trend that significantly impacts sustainable urban development and the quality of urban life. Assessing urban sprawl is critical for sustainable urban planning and aligns with the key objectives of the United Nations sustainable development goals. This study employed geospat...

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Main Authors: Shelton Mthunzi Sithole, Walter Musakwa, James Magidi, Alain Y. Kibangou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024033061