Assessing vegetation cover and valuing ecosystem services in southwestern Ethiopia: Implications for conservation.

ABSTRACT: The Bench-Sheko zone, parts of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot, is characterized by its rich biodiversity. However, recent reductions in vegetation cover have drawn concern, highlighting the critical role of remote sensing in monitoring these alterations is critical. Furthermore, this study evaluates the economic value of the ecosystem services rendered by the diverse types of vegetation cover class in the area. The classification of vegetation types and measuring their ecosystem benefits are crucial for monitoring vegetation and analyzing land cover changes. estimating the value of ecosystem services is vital for environmental impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and creating payment schemes for these natural services. For the vegetation cover map, it uses Sentinel-2 sa

SUBMITTER: Yilma ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11192345 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature