Enhancing resilience against geological hazards and soil erosion through sustainable vegetation management: A case study in Shaanxi Province

Q Wang, Y Yao, L Zhao, C Yang, Y Zhao… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
As an important component of terrestrial ecosystems, vegetation performs a necessary
function in linking the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere as well as soil sphere. The …

[HTML][HTML] Geographic Information Systems Methods in Practice: Higher Education Curricula and Practitioner Registration Standards in South Africa

SM Serame, GA Afuye - Trends in Higher Education, 2024 - mdpi.com
Integrating geographical information systems (GIS) in various sectors has significantly
increased the global demand for skilled professionals, particularly in South Africa. Despite …

Analyzing spatiotemporal variations and dynamics of vegetation over Amathole district municipality in South Africa

GA Afuye, AM Kalumba, ST Owolabi… - Environment …, 2024 - Springer
Global biodiversity loss and ecosystem services are significantly impacted by vegetation
stress and environmental degradation. The study evaluates vegetation dynamics and long …

[HTML][HTML] Global trend assessment of land use and land cover changes: A systematic approach to future research development and planning

GA Afuye, L Nduku, AM Kalumba, CAG Santos… - Journal of King Saud …, 2024 - Elsevier
The diverse landscape of global land use and land cover (LULC) change studies were
evaluated to uncover the current advances in data and future research potential through …

Geospatial mapping and meteorological flood risk assessment: A global research trend analysis

P Sibandze, AM Kalumba, AH Aljaddani… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Flooding is a global threat causing significant economic and environmental damage,
necessitating a policy response and collaborative strategy. This study assessed global …

Mapping and Assessing Riparian Vegetation Response to Drought along the Buffalo River Catchment in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Z Mpanyaro, AM Kalumba, L Zhou, GA Afuye - Climate, 2024 - mdpi.com
The increasing drought frequency poses a significant threat to global and regional river
systems and ecosystem functioning, especially in the complex topographical Buffalo River …

Modelling spatiotemporal patterns of wildfire risk in the Garden Route District biodiversity hotspots using analytic hierarchy process in South Africa

PS Shinga, SG Tesfamichael, P Sibandze… - Natural Hazards, 2024 - Springer
The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires necessitate effective risk management in
biodiversity hotspots to mitigate the potential impacts of wildfire hazards. The study utilised a …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of the Influence of Driving Factors on Vegetation Changes Based on the Optimal-Parameter-Based Geographical Detector Model in the Yima Mining …

Z Chen, H Feng, X Liu, H Wang, C Hao - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
The growth of vegetation directly maintains the ecological security of coal mining areas. It is
of great significance to monitor the dynamic changes in vegetation in mining areas and …

Regeneration of Pinus sibirica Du Tour in the Mountain Tundra of the Northern Urals against the Background of Climate Warming

N Ivanova, N Tantsyrev, G Li - Atmosphere, 2022 - mdpi.com
Climate is one of the key drivers of the plant community's structure and trends. However, the
regional vegetation-climate features in the ecotone have not yet been sufficiently studied …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of Extreme Climate Indices on Vegetation Dynamics in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau: A Comprehensive Analysis Utilizing Long-Term Dataset

H Duan, B Huang, S Liu, J Guo, J Zhang - ISPRS International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) is crucial for global climate regulation and ecological
equilibrium. However, the phenomenon of global climate warming has increased the …