Water shortages in arid and semi-arid ecosystems can cause changes to the structures and
functions of landscapes and respective ecosystem services. A useful framework for …

Background Land degradation and climate change pose serious threats to global
biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services. The key role of plant diversity in resisting …

We presented a framework to evaluate the land use transformations over the Eurasian
Steppe (EUS) driven by human activities from 2000 to 2020. Framework involves three main …

Mesic ecosystems are fundamental to conservation efforts in semi-arid systems, but are
threatened by climate change and development. Newer earth observation datasets …

The land cover in China's drylands has undergone dramatic changes due to rapid economic
development and ecological restoration; however, the long-term and detailed land cover …

This paper explores the relationship between normalized vegetation index (NDVI) response
to precipitation and temperature conditions by analyzing the spatial and temporal variation …

Changes occurring because of human activity in protected natural places require constant
monitoring of land use (LU) structures. Therefore, Korgalzhyn District, which occupies part of …

Soil characterization is crucial in creating sustainable platforms for land users to identify
areas vulnerable to anthropogenic activities. This study was conducted to investigate the …

The central part of the Western Desert of Egypt, where the Bahariya and Farafra oases are
situated, possesses many notable geological features. However, to date the related …

Drylands contribute roughly 40% of the global net primary productivity and are essential for
achieving sustainable development. Investigating the effects on vegetation from urban …