In this study, we propose to assess climate impact on forest cover (represented by EVI) at
multiple scales in areas undergoing substantial land cover change, using Landsat imagery
with human-induced land cover change effect excluded. Taking the Qingliu River catchment
located in a subtropical humid monsoon area in China as a case study, the results indicate
that EVI increases significantly (p< 0.01) during 1989–2014 with a magnitude of
0.026/decade. Spatial distribution of EVI is distinct in summer and growing season …

In this study, we propose to assess climate impact on forest cover (represented by EVI) at
multiple scales in areas undergoing substantial land cover change, using Landsat imagery
with human-induced land cover change effect excluded. Taking the Qingliu River catchment
located in a subtropical humid monsoon area in China as a case study, the results indicate
that EVI increases significantly (p< 0.01) during 1989-2014 with a magnitude of
0.026/decade. Spatial distribution of EVI is distinct in summer and growing season …