<![CDATA[As the population increased in places near the Kahayan River, which were predominantly covered with dense vegetation, deforestation occurred. This phenomenon arises due to the exponential expansion of human settlements, leading to a decline in the overall condition of the natural environment and hastening the process of soil erosion. Human activities such as deforestation and mining can exacerbate soil erosion along river banks, heightening the likelihood of floods and causing harm to river ecosystems. Riverbank settlements are susceptible to flooding, particularly during periods of high rainfall. Floods have the potential to devastate residential and commercial structures, resulting in substantial financial losses. This study employs a guided picture classification technique that entails extracting land cover information from data obtained through visual interpretation. Next, the technique of spatial data analysis is employed to generate a map illustrating the changes in land over a span of 10 years. This is achieved by merging land use maps from the years 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023. The objective of this study is to establish the correlation between constructed settlements and deforestation in the riparian zone of the Kahayan River, specifically in Palangka Raya City. In order to accomplish this, the process involves utilizing high-resolution imagery and employing a Geographic Information System in conjunction with periodic satellite image categorization techniques.]]>
