Forest Cover Mapping Based on Remote Sensing Data

Abstract

This paper presents a technique for mapping the vegetation cover of mountainous areas based on seasonal satellite data from Landsat-OLI 8, using information about vegetation growth conditions. This mapping is based on the creation of a layer of relatively homogeneous areas in terms of relief and climate. Training samples for the classification of images were formed within these areas. Satellite images were classified using the maximum likelihood method. The created map reflects the spatial distribution of 9 classes of forest vegetation and 10 classes of non-forest vegetation.

Keywords

• vegetation cover
• mapping
• Landsat-OLI 8
• digital elevation model
• vegetation growth conditions