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Journal : Applied Environmental Science

Spatiotemporal dynamics of vegetation density in moramo district protected forest: A remote sensing approach Gandri, La; Fatahuddin, Muhammad; Bana, Sahindomi; Hasani, Umar Ode; Sakti, Abdul; Fitriani, Dewi; Ahmaliun, La De; Muhsimin; Fitriani, Vivi
Applied Environmental Science Vol. 3 No. 1: (July) 2025
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/aes.v3i1.2025.1812

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Background: Protected forests in the Moramo District play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, but they are increasingly threatened by human activities such as illegal logging and land use change. Vegetation density shifts can disrupt ecosystem functions, particularly the hydrological cycle. This study aims to analyze spatial and temporal changes in vegetation density in the Moramo District Protected Forest using remote sensing. Methods: To detect vegetation density changes, the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) algorithm was employed using satellite imagery from Landsat OLI 8 (2013 and 2018) and Landsat OLI 9 (2023), processed with GIS software. NDVI values range from -1 to 1, allowing for vegetation condition assessment based on spectral reflectance. Findings: Results show a degradation trend in dense vegetation, with a decrease of 67.25 ha (2.86%) during 2013–2018 and 289.11 ha (12.31%) during 2018–2023. Conversely, moderately dense vegetation increased by 68.45 ha (2.91%) and 300.21 ha (12.78%) over the same periods, indicating signs of vegetation regeneration. Conclusion: Despite some vegetation recovery, forest ecosystems continue to face high pressure. More adaptive conservation strategies supported by spatial monitoring are needed to reduce degradation and support long-term sustainability. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study uniquely integrates a multi-temporal NDVI-based approach with socio-ecological analysis and GIS tools to monitor vegetation dynamics. It offers valuable insights for adaptive forest management in the Moramo District Protected Forest, an area previously lacking detailed environmental change analysis.
Co-Authors Abdul Manan Abdul Manan Abdul Manan Abdul Sakti Abdul Sakti abigael Kabe Abigael Kabe Abigael Kabe Abigael Ka’be Agus Rihu Agus Setiawan Ahmaliun, La De Aindo, Nur Rezki Alamsyah Flamin Anas Nikoyan Andi Bahrun Arniawati, Arniawati Arniawati, Arniawati Asrianti Arif Astika, Aci Basruddin, Basruddin Basrudin BASUKI BASUKI Deki Zulkarnain Deniyatno Deniyatno Devianto Girsang DEWI FITRIANI Djiondan Taruna Eka Rahmatiah Tuwu Fahidu, Wa Ode Hastiani Fatahuddin, Muhammad Findra, Muhammad Nur Gafaruddin, Abdul Gandri, La Hadjar, Nurhayati Hado, Hado Hafidah Nur Hamzah, Nurnaningsih Hasani, Umar Ode Hasani, Umar Ode Hasbullah Syaf Hasbullah Syaf Haslianti Haslianti, Haslianti Herlan Hidayat Herlan Hidayat Herlan Hidayat Hidayat, Ahid Hidayat, Herlan Inal Karizal Irawati Irawati Irawati Irawati Jufri Karim Junartin Teke Junartin Teke Kahirun, Kahirun Khabiirun Khabiirun Koty, Agnes Trixsy La Baco S La De Ahmaliun La De Ahmaliun La Ode Alwi La Ode Dinda La Ode Marhini La Ode Midi, La Ode La Ode Muhammad Erif La Ode Siwi Lade Ahmaliun Lade Ahmaliun Lade Ahmaliun Lade Ahmaliun Lade Ahmaliun, Lade Ahmaliun Lakawa, Irwan Laksananny, Satya Agustina Laode Sabaruddin Lies Indriyani Mando, La Ode Agus Salim Muhaimin Hamzah Muhamad Saleh Qadri Muhsimin Munara, Agil Aqshan Nor Mustika Sari Niken Pujirahayu Niken Pujirahayu NUR ARAFAH Nur Arafah Nur Arafah Nur Arafah Nur Arafah Nur Arafah Nur Hayati Hadjar Nurchayani, Yeni Widyana Nurhayati Hadjar Nurhayati Hadjar Nurhayati Hadjar Nurhayati Hajar Nurnaningsih Hamzah Nurnaningsih Hamzah Padang, Jois Liling Pendais Haq Pujirahayu, Niken Purnaning Dhian Isnaeni Putri , Sarwinda Intan Putri, Sarwinda Intan Qadri, Muhamad Saleh Qadri, Muhammad Saleh Ridwan Adi Surya Rosmarlinasiah, Rosmarlinasiah Rusli Badaruddin Sarwinda Intan Putri Satyadharma, Maudhy Sitti Marwah Siwi, La Ode Syamsuddin Syamsuddin TAKDIR SAILI Taufik, Yani Tuwu, Eka Rahmatiah Umar Ode Hasani Umar Ode Hasani Umar Ode Hasani Uslinawaty, Zakiah Vivi Fitriani Vivi Fitriani Wa Ode Hastiani Fahidu Wa Ode Nur Hasanah Wiwin Rahmawati Nurdin Yunus, Lukman Zakiah Uslinawaty