Assessing the Impact of Landfills on Surrounding Vegetation: A Remote Sensing Analysis with Sentinel-2 and Landsat 8

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of landfills on surrounding vegetation in Naples, Italy, utilizing Sentinel-2 and Landsat 8 imagery processed with Sen2like. Seventeen landfill sites were studied with indices NDVI and GCI using four years of data, revealing significant vegetation growth reduction near two landfills compared to farther areas. Continuous monitoring is crucial, and satellite imagery offers an effective assessment tool. The study establishes a correlation between landfills and vegetation, underlining the need for ongoing monitoring and exploring additional factors influencing vegetation health within landfill environments. The findings contribute valuable insights to promote sustainable landfill management and protect surrounding ecosystems.

Keywords

• remote sensing
• landfill monitoring
• environmental effects
• phenology