Impacts of tourism on LULC and LST dynamics in district Buner and Shangla, Pakistan

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 18, 2025

Tourism activities are changing the global landscape pattern. This study attempted to estimate changes in Land Use Cover (LULC) and Surface Temperature (LST) District Buner Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, specifically its tourist spots. Using remote sensing data from satellites (1990–2020) future projections (2035–2050), we applied Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Cellular Automata Markov (CA-Markov) models examine past LULC LST dynamics across two districts including four major spots (Shangla Top as spot one (TS1), Bar Puran (TS2), Shahida Sar (TS3), Daggar (TS4). The classification for whole area indicates that built-up agricultural areas increased with a net change of +0.8% +3.2% Shangla districts, respectively. highest mean was found areas. simulation results indicate an expansion 4.5% 5.8% total areas, above 31 °C will cover 76% 88% 2035 2050, conversion is driven by tourism activities, causing urban heat island effects (UHIs), environmental degradation. analysis shows at while (28 °C) (2035–2050) show TS4 would have (5.67%), (31 65.23 82.20%. These findings provide essential understandings developing long-term policies meant moderate impact region.

Language: Английский

Assessing Ecosystem Service Value Dynamics in Japan’s National Park Based on Land-Use and Land-Cover Changes from a Tourism Promotion Perspective

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 554 - 554

Published: March 6, 2025

Understanding the changes in land use and cover (LULC) national parks their corresponding ecosystem service value (ESV) shifts is crucial for shaping future management policies directions. However, comprehensive analyses this research area that integrate tourism development perspectives are lacking. Therefore, interdisciplinary study considers Akan-Mashu National Park Japan as a case study. Using remote sensing data, LULC maps past 10 years were generated using Google Earth Engine. The benefit transfer method was employed to calculate ESV each year, followed by qualitative analysis of local policy documents explore how park has changed context promoting development. results showed have been relatively stable over decade, with most noticeable occurring built-up areas. also confirm not had significant negative impact on Park. recommendations proposed can be applied other similar or protected areas worldwide achieve dynamic balance between environmental protection

Language: Английский