Machine Learning and Spatio Temporal Analysis for Assessing Ecological Impacts of the Billion Tree Afforestation Project
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
study
evaluates
the
Billion
Tree
Afforestation
Project
(BTAP)
in
Pakistan's
Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
(KPK)
province
using
remote
sensing
and
machine
learning.
Applying
Random
Forest
(RF)
classification
to
Sentinel‐2
imagery,
we
observed
an
increase
tree
cover
from
25.02%
2015
29.99%
2023
a
decrease
barren
land
20.64%
16.81%,
with
accuracy
above
85%.
Hotspot
spatial
clustering
analyses
revealed
significant
vegetation
recovery,
high‐confidence
hotspots
rising
36.76%
42.56%.
A
predictive
model
for
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI),
supported
by
SHAP
analysis,
identified
soil
moisture
precipitation
as
primary
drivers
of
growth,
ANN
achieving
R
2
0.8556
RMSE
0.0607
on
testing
dataset.
These
results
demonstrate
effectiveness
integrating
learning
framework
support
data‐driven
afforestation
efforts
inform
sustainable
environmental
management
practices.
Язык: Английский
Forest Landscape Restoration and Its Impact on Social Cohesion, Ecosystems, and Rural Livelihoods: Lessons Learned from Pakistan
Regional Environmental Change,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
explores
community
perspectives
on
forest
landscape
restoration
(FLR)
initiatives
and
their
impacts
ecosystems,
livelihoods
social
cohesion.
The
study
is
based
data
collected
from
08
focus
group
discussions
(FGDs)
conducted
in
local
communities
involved
FLR
activities.
A
coding
process
was
used
to
identify
key
themes
patterns
that
shed
light
the
of
FLR.
results
show
have
led
cohesion
conflict
resolution,
including
establishment
community-based
organizations
(CBOs),
involvement
volunteers
various
tasks,
a
cooperative/collaborative
approach
management,
empowerment
communities.
In
addition,
showed
FLRs
successfully
regenerated
restored
ecosystem,
biodiversity,
plant
diversity,
improvement
animal
populations
livestock
health,
soil
water
quality.
Ecosystem
has
improved
livelihoods,
increased
crop
productivity,
access
education,
affordable
health
care,
economic
conditions,
food
security.
Based
findings,
policy
recommendations
include
strengthening
support
for
initiatives,
promoting
stakeholder
collaboration,
equity.
Язык: Английский
Climate change and rural livelihoods: The potential of extension programs for sustainable development
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(5), С. 4992 - 5004
Опубликована: Март 7, 2024
Abstract
Agricultural
extension
programs
promote
regenerative
land
management
practices
by
increasing
farmers'
awareness
of
use,
climate
risks,
and
adoption
adaptation
for
sustainable
livelihoods.
This
study
focuses
on
the
perceptions
communities
that
participate
in
those
do
not,
regarding
change
risks
livelihood
sustainability
Pakistan's
Hindu
Kush
Himalayan
(HKH)
region.
The
findings
indicate
participating
reported
poor
community
use
as
a
cause
negative
impacts.
Farmers
identified
livestock
deaths
due
to
drought
frequent
flooding
main
their
communities.
Our
emphasizes
crucial
role
mitigating
adapting
environmental
awareness,
promoting
comprehensive
understanding
adaptation,
planning
management.
Additionally,
our
underscore
significance
initiatives
enhancing
livelihoods,
such
agriculture,
livestock,
forest‐based
face
challenges.
We
recommend
access
programs,
strengthening
mitigation
participation
decision‐making
support
Язык: Английский
Factors influencing farm succession decisions: evidence from coffee farmers of Colombia
Environment Development and Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2024
Abstract
In
Colombia
and
other
South
American
countries,
government
programs
have
been
implemented
to
improve
the
livelihoods
of
coffee
farmers.
However,
rate
farm
succession
remains
low
age
farmers
continues
increase.
Household
surveys
focus
group
discussions
were
conducted
in
community
Chaparral,
Tolima
Department,
Colombia,
examine
socio-economic
institutional
factors
that
influence
family
context
these
cooperative
programs.
The
study
findings
suggest
income,
parental
motivation,
secure
land
tenure,
membership
farmer
associations,
access
labor
a
significant
positive
impact
on
succession.
To
enhance
processes
boost
farmers'
incomes
region,
it
is
recommended
strengthen
associations
establish
tenure
policies.
Язык: Английский
Empowering young farmers' voices in climate change extension programs: An in-depth analysis of decision-making dynamics and social media engagement
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
111, С. 104713 - 104713
Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024
Язык: Английский
A Multi-dimensional Framework for Assessing Disaster Recovery Pathways: Lessons and Experiences from Germany and Nigeria
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
112, С. 104777 - 104777
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024
Язык: Английский
Empowering climate action through policy analysis and education in Gilgit-Baltistan: a comprehensive mixed method analysis
Frontiers in Climate,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7
Опубликована: Март 27, 2025
Introduction
The
study
addresses
the
critical
gap
in
climate
policy
implementation
and
public
education
Gilgit-Baltistan,
a
region
highly
vulnerable
to
change
but
underrepresented
research
discourse.
While
national
policies
exist,
their
translation
into
localized
action
remains
ineffective
due
logistical,
financial,
institutional
barriers.
Methods
This
aims
bridge
this
by
conducting
comprehensive
mixed-method
analysis
assess
shortcomings
develop
targeted
educational
interventions.
methodology
follows
four-phase
approach:
first,
bibliometric
of
over
100
peer-reviewed
articles
documents
identifies
trends,
gaps,
key
contributors.
Second,
semi-structured
interviews
with
various
stakeholders,
including
community
leaders,
religious
scholars,
local
policymakers,
reveal
needs
awareness
levels
regarding
change.
third
phase
involves
documentation
environmental
initiatives
at
University
Baltistan,
providing
empirical
evidence
on
existing
efforts.
Finally,
using
Design-Based
Research
strategy,
an
course
tailored
socio-cultural
context
Gilgit-Baltistan
is
developed
evaluated.
Results
Findings
highlight
severe
lack
interdisciplinary
collaboration
Pakistan’s
research,
often
overlooked
studies.
Public
awareness,
particularly
among
youth
insufficient,
necessitating
programs
that
integrate
knowledge
practical
strategies.
Additionally,
weak
remote
regions
governance
constraints
underscores
need
for
multi-sectoral
sustainable
financial
support.
Conclusion
concludes
empowering
communities
through
inclusive
policymaking
essential
fostering
resilience
Gilgit-Baltistan.
It
calls
urgent
adaptation,
stakeholder
engagement,
structured
ensure
stewardship
region.
Язык: Английский
Livelihood impacts of community-based forest landscape restoration in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, Pakistan
European Journal of Forest Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
143(6), С. 1773 - 1786
Опубликована: Авг. 16, 2024
Abstract
Over
the
past
decade,
community-based
forest
landscape
restoration
(FLR)
has
gained
policy
attention
in
Pakistan.
However,
there
is
a
lack
of
information
on
how
FLR
affects
livelihood
capital
mountain
communities.
To
fill
this
gap,
study
investigated
impacts
Hindu
Kush
Himalaya
(HKH)
region
understand
role
restoration,
we
utilized
focus
group
discussions
(FGDs)
and
field
observations.
The
revealed
that
community
members
perceived
various
their
assets.
helped
restore
ecology,
improved
access
to
food,
education,
health
facilities,
developed
infrastructure,
initiated
ecotourism
area.
activities
were
executed
through
several
institutions,
particularly
extension
services,
Village
Development
Committees
(VDCs),
Joint
Forest
Management
(JFMCs),
process
equity,
accountability,
collaboration.
We
recommend
continuing
implementation
initiatives
services
maximize
positive
social,
natural,
human,
financial,
physical
capitals.
Язык: Английский