Mapping and Monitoring Fractional Woody Vegetation Cover in the Arid Savannas of Namibia Using LiDAR Training Data, Machine Learning, and ALOS PALSAR Data

Namibia is a very arid country, which has experienced significant bush encroachment and associated decreased livestock productivity. Therefore, it is essential to monitor bush encroachment and widespread debushing activities, including selective bush thinning and complete bush clearing. The aim of s...

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Main Authors: Konrad Wessels, Renaud Mathieu, Nichola Knox, Russell Main, Laven Naidoo, Karen Steenkamp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/11/22/2633