How Can Drones Uncover Land Degradation Hotspots and Restoration Hopespots? An Integrated Approach in the Mount Elgon Region with Community Perceptions

How Can Drones Uncover Land Degradation Hotspots and Restoration Hopespots? An Integrated Approach in the Mount Elgon Region with Community Perceptions

Human-induced land degradation in biodiverse regions like Mount Elgon threatens vital ecosystems. This study employs drone mapping and community insights to assess land use changes, degradation, and restoration in Mount Elgon, Uganda. Drone monitoring (2020–2023) covered six sites, complemented by h...

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Main Authors: Hosea Opedes, Shafiq Nedala, Caspar A. Mücher, Jantiene E. M. Baartman, Frank Mugagga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
community perceptions
conservation
degradation hotspots
drone-based mapping
land use change
Mount Elgon national park
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/1/1

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