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Land Restoration Effectiveness Assessed by Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Technologies as A New Monitoring Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: . The Mediterranean region faces increasing land degradation, desertification, and climate change threats. Traditional assessment methods for land restoration are often time-consuming and subjective. This study leverages satellite-based remote sensing, specifically Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 data, to provide a comprehensive and objective approach to monitoring restoration initiatives in food forest in Beit Lehem of the Galilee, northern Israel. Sentinel-2 high-resolution multispectral imagery enables detailed tracking of vegetation health through indices like SAVI, PSRI, and NDWI. Additionally, Sentinel-1 SAR data offers insights into microtopography changes and soil moisture monitoring. Our comparative analysis of restored and non-restored areas reveals significant improvements in vegetation health, soil moisture, and microtopographic stability in restored sites. By utilizing remote sensing technologies and a comparative approach, this study offers a detailed assessment of long-term restoration processes in the Mediterranean region, contributing to sustainable land management and ecosystem restoration practices. This work provides valuable insights for policymakers and land managers seeking to implement effective restoration strategies in the Mediterranean region.

Source: The international archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences

DOI: 10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-7-2025-149-2025

Authors: Ghadir Zbedat, Anna Brook

Institution: University of Haifa

Language: English

Topic: Remote Sensing in Agriculture

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: European Commission