Mapping management intensity types in grasslands with synergistic use of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images.

ABSTRACT: Grasslands, being vital ecosystems with significant ecological and socio-economic importance, have been the subject of increasing attention due to their role in biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and agricultural productivity. However, accurately classifying grassland management intensity, namely extensive and intensive practices, remains challenging, especially across large spatial extents. This research article presents a comprehensive investigation into the classification of grassland management intensity in two distinct regions of Poland, NUTS2 - namely Podlaskie (PL84) and Wielkopolskie (PL41), by integrating data from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. The study leverages the unique capabilities of Sentinel-1, a radar satellite, and Sentinel-2, an optical mult

SUBMITTER: Bartold M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11685408 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature