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Utilizing historical maps in identification of long-term land use and land cover changes
Knowledge in the magnitude and historical trends in land use and land cover (LULC) is needed to understand the changing status of the key elements of...
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Hydrological maps as a tool for the exploration of historical water systems at Badami, Karnataka, India
Badami is a renowned heritage site in the semi-arid part of Karnataka, India, known for its ornate sandstone structures and a historical reservoir, Aga...
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Assessing inconsistencies in historical land-use reconstructions for Africa at 1800
Reconstructing historical land-use and land-cover change (LULCC) inevitably involves interpolation across regions for which there is limited data to...
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Inundation risk assessment of Eastern Mediterranean Coastal archaeological and historical sites of Türkiye and Greece
Archaeological and historical sites, including World Heritage Sites, archaeological sites, castles, fortresses, towers, bridges, necropolises, and...
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The practice of historical ecology: What, when, where, how and what for
In recent decades, there has been a growing number of studies exploring the historical dimensions of the interconnectedness of human societies and...
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Effects of reservoir system historical evolution on water system landscape patterns: the case of Changshou, China
Reservoirs are a crucial form of water ecological infrastructure that offers a wide range of ecosystem services. The impact of reservoir construction...
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Historical changes in tree and impervious surface cover following urban renewal in a small postindustrial city
Changes in tree cover and impervious surfaces have been observed across many cities in the United States over the past 70 years. Many municipalities...
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Development of new seismic hazard maps of the Philippines using the neo-deterministic seismic hazard assessment approach
The geographical positioning of the Philippines has rendered it susceptible to devastating earthquakes, resulting in significant human and economic...
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Historical perspectives on forestry science and monocultures: Ideas of rationality in Sweden during the early twentieth century
This study aims to broaden our historical knowledge about ideas of rationalism and monocultures in forestry science and rational forest management....
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Legacy effects of historical gold mining on floodplains of an Australian river
The gold rush at the end of the nineteenth century in south-eastern Australia resulted in the mobilization and re-deposition of vast quantities of...
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Historical DNA reveals climate adaptation in an endangered songbird
To cope with climate change, species may shift their distributions or adapt in situ to changing environmental conditions. However, clear examples of...
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Determining climate classifications and producing climate border maps with GIS of Safranbolu district, Karabük, Türkiye
Knowing climate characteristics enables the detection of particular climate characteristics and their boundaries. This situation is essential in...
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The utility of historical records for hazard analysis in an area of marginal cyclone influence
Shark Bay Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Property located in a region of marginal tropical cyclone influence. Sustainable management of this...
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Historical impacts of grazing on carbon stocks and climate mitigation opportunities
Grazing has been associated with contrasting effects on soil carbon stocks at local scales, but accurate global assessments of its net impact are...
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Geospatial modeling for planning an optimum and least-cost route to link three historical sites in El-Fayoum desert, Egypt
Improving the accessibility to archaeological sites in a desert is a crucial issue; it enhances the landscape value and helps in achieving...
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Change of vegetation cover and land use of the Pómac forest historical sanctuary in northern Peru
The dry forests of northern Peru, in the regions of Piura, Tumbes, Lambayeque, and La Libertad, have experienced significant changes as a result of...
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Lead exposure in childhood and historical land use: a geostatistical analysis of soil lead concentrations in South Philadelphia parks
Elevated soil lead (Pb) concentrations in public parks and outdoor spaces continue to have a significant impact on the public health of urban...
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Memory in energy transitions: individual agency through historical narratives in the energy transition to gas and electricity in the Dutch household
Authors adopting socio-technical frameworks to study energy transitions argue that individual behavioural change and the uptake of social and...
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Climatic variables are more effective on the spatial distribution of oak forests than land use change across their historical range
The current research is conducted to model the effect of climate change and land use change (LUC) on the geographical distribution of Quercus brantii ...
