Change in Land Use and Land Cover in Yeşilyurt District of Malatya Province According to the Corine System (2000-2020)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explain the change in land use and land cover in Yeşilyurt district of Malatya province between years 2000 and 2020. The CORINE data set regarding the change in Yeşilyurt District was used, on-site observations of the lands were made, and relevant data were obtained from local public institutions and organizations. The obtained data were analyzed using Geographic Information Systems. Between 2000 and 2020, great changes have occurred in Yeşilyurt District in terms of agriculture and forest lands in general. Forest lands, which were 192613.22 ha in 2000, decreased by 50571.87 ha in 2010 and another 50467.07 ha in 2020. The biggest change on the district land has happened between years 2000-2020. In this 20 year period, while there was a 142146.15 ha decrease in forest land and 115494.6 ha in agricultural land, an increase was observed in artificial surfaces. The least amount of change was experienced in the period covering the years between 2010-2020. In addition, this study has shown that CORINE data sets and geographic information systems have important roles in determining land use and land cover change in large areas and for generating accurate data. Keywords: Land cover, Land use, CORINE System, Yeşilyurt, Malatya
DOI: 10.46291/zfwt/160108
Authors: Muhammed AKTAŞ, Zeki BOYRAZ
Institution: Inonu University
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402215843