A new index to assess the state of dune vegetation derived from true colour images

Vegetation on coastal dunes is a key element, as it promotes the growth and stabilization of these landforms while contributing significantly to biodiversity. Physical (e.g. impact of storms), ecological (e.g. animal grazing) and human-related (e.g. farming and recreation) factors may disturb coasta...

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Main Authors: Lara Talavera, Susana Costas, Óscar Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:Ecological Indicators
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X22002412