Toward a High Spatial Resolution Aerial Monitoring Network for Nature Conservation-How Can Remote Sensing Help Protect Natural Areas?

被引：8

作者：

Bako, Gabor ^{[1
]}

Molnar, Zsolt ^{[1
]}

Bakk, Lilla ^{[1
]}

Horvath, Ferenc ^{[2
]}

Feher, Luca ^{[1
]}

Abram, Ors ^{[3
]}

Morvai, Edina ^{[4
]}

Biro, Csaba ^{[4
]}

Papay, Gergely ^{[5
]}

Furesz, Attila ^{[5
]}

Penksza, Karoly ^{[5
]}

Pacsonyi, Diana ^{[1
]}

Demeny, Krisztina ^{[6
]}

Juhasz, Erika ^{[7
]}

Dekany, Dorottya ^{[1
]}

Csernyava, Lili ^{[1
]}

Illes, Gabor ^{[8
]}

Molnar, Andras ^{[9
]}

机构：

[1] Interspect Ltd, H-2314 Halasztelek, Hungary

[2] Inst Ecol & Bot, Ctr Ecol Res, H-2163 Vacratot, Hungary

[3] Moving Sand Nat Conservat Assoc, H-6070 Izsak, Hungary

[4] Kiskunsag Natl Pk Directorate, H-6000 Kecskemet, Hungary

[5] Hungarian Univ Agr & Life Sci, Doctoral Sch Environm Sci, H-2100 Godollo, Hungary

[6] Obuda Univ, Sandor Rejto Fac Light Engn & Environm Engn, H-1034 Budapest, Hungary

[7] Eotvos Lorand Univ, Dept Plant Systemat Ecol & Theoret Biol, Pazmany P Stny 1-C, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary

[8] Natl Agr Res & Innovat Ctr, H-2100 Godollo, Hungary

[9] Obuda Univ, John Von Neumann Fac Informat, H-1034 Budapest, Hungary

来源：

SUSTAINABILITY | 2021年 / 13卷 / 16期

关键词：

nature conservation; habitat mapping; monitoring; remote sensing; aerial survey; BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION; ECOSYSTEM SERVICES; CLASSIFICATION; PREFERENCES; INTEGRATION; CHALLENGES; IMAGERY; FOREST; LIDAR;

D O I：

10.3390/su13168807

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Aerial surveys have always significantly contributed to the accurate mapping of certain geographical phenomena. Remote sensing opened up new perspectives in nature monitoring with state-of-the-art technical solutions using modern onboard recording equipment. We developed the technical background and the methodology that supports detailed and cost-effective monitoring of a network of natural areas, thereby detecting temporal changes in the spatial pattern of land cover, species, biodiversity, and other natural features. In this article, we share our experiences of the technical background, geometric accuracy and results of comparisons with selected Copernicus Land Monitoring products and an Ecosystem Map based on the testing of our methodology at 25 sites in Hungary. We combined a high-spatial-resolution aerial remote sensing service with field studies to support an efficient nature conservation monitoring network at 25 permanent sites. By analyzing annually (or more frequently) orthophotos taken with a range of 0.5-5 cm spatial resolution and 3D surface models of aerial surveys, it is possible to map the upper canopy of vegetation species. Furthermore, it allows us to accurately follow the changes in the dynamics at the forest edge and upper canopy, or the changes in species' dominance in meadows. Additionally, spatial data obtained from aerial surveys and field studies can expand the knowledge base of the High-Resolution Aerial Monitoring Network (HRAMN) and support conservation and restoration management. A well-conducted high-resolution survey can reveal the impacts of land interventions and habitat regeneration. By building the HRAMN network, nature conservation could have an up-to-date database that could prompt legal processes, establish protection designation procedures and make environmental habitat management more cost-effective. Landscape protection could also utilize the services of HRAMN in planning and risk reduction interventions through more reliable inputs to environmental models.

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