Enhancing the Applicability and Development of Vegetation Indices for Mangroves

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Department of Geography and GIS, Faculty of Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

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Mangrove ecosystems are critical coastal habitats with distinct characteristics that pose challenges for remote sensing-based vegetation monitoring. This study focuses on adapting and developing vegetation indices specifically for mangrove environments to enhance accuracy and utility in assessing mangrove vegetation health. Utilizing satellite imagery and field measurements, various vegetation indices were evaluated. Challenges such as salinity, waterlogging, species diversity, canopy structure, and seasonal variations were addressed. Case studies and methodological approaches illustrate how these refined vegetation indices contribute to improved mangrove ecosystem assessment, thereby supporting conservation and management efforts.


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Journal of Sustainable Development in Social and Environmental Sciences
Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
(September, 2024)
September 2024
Pages 58-72

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