Mapping the Green Area of Mergasur District in 2024 Using Remote Sensing

Abstract

Green cover holds special significance in geographical studies and varies from one location to another. It is considered an important environmental component, and with increasing human activities day by day, its value continues to grow for humans, living organisms, and wildlife. This research aims to determine the area of green cover in the Mergasor District for the year 2024 and to analyze the changes that have occurred in this area based on satellite imagery. The study relies on a comparative and analytical methodology, utilizing Sentinel satellite images and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to examine the dynamics of green cover in the Mergasor region. The research plan is divided as follows :1. Defining the study area 2. Reviewing previous studies 3. Methodology 4. Mapping the green cover area in the Mergasor District. The research then presents several results and recommendations. Among the most important results: The green cover in Mergasor District was classified according to the NDVI into four categories: dense green cover, moderate green cover, low green cover, and areas with no green cover. In the spring season, the moderate green cover was the most widespread, covering %52.19 of the area, which is equivalent to 103.127 km2. In contrast, during the summer season, areas with low green cover represented the highest percentage, amounting to %68.06 of the area, which equals 1344.866km2. The most obvious recommendations are to focus on more research into green spaces and to enforce green space protection laws on all citizens of the region.