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Remote Sensing and GIS Assessment of Drought Dynamics in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos17020124 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #drought #risk #hazard #remotesensing #MODIS #satellite #earthobservation #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #monitoring #Ukrina #RiverBasin #Bosnia #Herzegovina #BosniaHerzegovina #water #waterresources #socioeconomic #risk #hazard #cost #economics #agriculture #foodsecurity #watersecurity #landcover #vegetation #croplands #fruit #crops #metrology #hydrology #droughtexposure #basins #riverbasins #watersheds #monitoring #mitigation #planning #droughtrisk

Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture Can Capture Dynamics Relevant To Plant Water Uptake
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2022WR033814 <-- shared (2023) paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #global #soil #moisture #earthobservation #Lband #satellite #landsurface #landuse #biosphere #hydrosphere #microwave #vegetation #botany #roots #agriculture #pluvial #rainfall #taproot #planthealth #foodsecurity #production #rootzones #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #grasslands #croplands #shrubs #trees #seasonal #water #hydrology #wateruptake #SMAP
@nasa @nasa Goddard @AGU

Provisional Land Use Data From Water Year 2024 Is Now Available On [CA]DWR Atlas, CNRA Open Data, And SGMA Data Viewer For Public Use
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https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/CADWRLandUseViewer/?page=home <-- shared web-based CDWR datasets / map
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“The collected data is used by various federal, state, and local agencies, academic researchers and private consultants , and can help estimate the amount of water available for agriculture. Using this information, farmers can adapt and make decisions to better manage scarce water supplies more effectively.”
#GIS #spatial #mapping #California #download #opendata #water #hydrology #datause #datasharing #download #landuse #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #wateryear #DWRAtlas #statewide #CNRA #SGMA #publicdata #publicgood #usecase #crops #croplands #cropmapping #counties #countysurvey #CADWR #DWR #groundwater #irrigation #wateruse #watermanagement #federal #state #local #webmapping #agriculture #watersecurity #foodsecurity #watersupply
#CaliforniaDepartmentOfWaterResources

Ruia has to hang the small pieces along the fence
Ruia is standing by a fence which is covered by a line of washing (hung over the top wire).

#moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Laundry #Fences #Croplands #Women #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #Ruatoria #undefined

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/20375856/source

This black and white photograph captures an individual engaged in outdoor activities, likely hanging laundry on a line. The scene is set outdoors with expansive grassy terrain stretching out to the horizon where hills or mountains are faintly visible under a sky suggesting either early morning or late afternoon light conditions.

The person appears focused on their task, standing beside a wire that supports multiple pieces of clothing spread across for drying in what seems like an open-air method. A bowl is situated near them on the ground, hinting at a possible mealtime activity within close proximity to laundry chores.

Branches from above frame part of the upper edge and left side of the image, adding depth and perspective while also emphasizing the rural or semi-rural setting implied by sparse vegetation in the foreground. The dry grass underfoot reinforces this rustic atmosphere as well.

Overall, it's a candid snapshot that tells an engaging story about daily life practices with an emphasis on simplicity and self-sufficiency within what appears to be a non-urban environment.

This paper by Ranjbar et al 2024 paves the way for global monitoring of carbon exchange using geostationary satellite data with a 5 min resolution across different #Ecosystems, such as #Forests , #Wetlands , #Grasslands , #Savannas and #Croplands offering a powerful tool for scientists and policymakers tackling #ClimateChange
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2024MS004341

Pollution & Deforestation In The Medieval World
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https://www.thecollector.com/pollution-deforestation-medieval-world/ <-- shared technical article
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#medieval #history #deforestation #pollution #middleages #coal #seacoal #heating #fuel #trees #forests #airpollution #waterquality #ships #shipping #watermills #environmental #climatechange #MedievalWarmPeriod #food #agriculture #civilisation #mining #urban #city #cities #growth #humanimpacts #population #livingstandards #clearing #croplands #waterresources #economy #ecosystems #farming #airpollution #publichealth #waterpollution

image - The Saint Elizabeth’s Day Flood, by the Master of the Saint Elizabeth Panels, c. 1490-5. Source: the Rijksmuseum

image - Men cutting wood from The Book of Hours, Belgium, Bruges, 1525-1530. Source: The Morgan Library

image - Monthly Calendar of Tasks, by Master of the Geneva Boccaccio, 1470-5. Source: Wikimedia Commons

image - Page from the Domesday Book, 11th Century. Source: Domesdaymap.co.uk

Shifting rainfed agricultural lands to more optimal locations can help reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, and lower water consumption in global crop production #croplands

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-022-00360-6

Untitled. From the series: Washday at the pa

#moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Play(Recreation) #Laundry #Women #Basins #Croplands #Māori #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #NorthIsland

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/20375838/source

The image depicts a scene set outdoors, with two people engaged in laundry activities. On the left, there is an individual who appears to be sorting or folding clothes. To the right, another person is seated on the ground next to a pile of clothes and what looks like a container possibly holding water for washing. The person is looking towards the camera with their hands together, possibly in a gesture that suggests they are engaged in conversation or explaining something.

The setting seems to be a rural area, as indicated by the natural landscape and simple clothing worn by the individuals. There's an open field behind them, and the presence of trees in the background further enhances the outdoor environment. The lighting suggests it might be daytime with clear skies.

The image is a black and white photograph, which adds a timeless quality to the scene. It captures a moment of everyday life with a focus on manual labor and traditional practices, evoking a sense of simplicity and direct interaction with nature and the environment.

Forests & Woodlands stored 323 million tonnes of carbon in 2022, up almost 13% on 2012
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/fp/fp-eafaw/ecosystemaccountsforestsandwoodlands2012-2022/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=EcoAccsForWood12-22

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Environment #EcosystemAccounts #Climate #Ecosystem #EcosystemExtent #Settlements #Grasslands #Croplands #Forests #Woodland #Wetlands #Forestry #ForestWood

An infographic of a forest for Forests and Woodlands 2012-2022

Untitled. From the series: Washday at the pa

#moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Play(Recreation) #Women #Laundry #Basins #Clotheslines #Croplands #Māori #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #NorthIsland

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/20375839/source

This is a black and white photo capturing a moment of domesticity in an outdoor setting. There are three people visible, each engaged in their own activities related to laundry day.

In the foreground, two young children are playing with clothes on the grass. They appear to be sorting or arranging the clothes, which are spread out before them. Their attire and the casual way they interact suggest a relaxed atmosphere, possibly during a family outing or camping trip where doing laundry has become part of their daily routine.

In the background, an adult woman is kneeling down with her back to us, engaged in a different task. She seems to be hanging clothes on a line strung between two trees. The act of hanging clothes suggests she might be preparing the laundry for drying or has just finished washing it and is now ready to let it air-dry.

The image captures a snapshot of life, highlighting the simplicity and beauty of everyday activities that are often overlooked in the fast pace of modern society. The lack of color adds a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the universality of these tasks across generations.

Untitled. From the series: Washday at the pa
Rebecca is carrying a 'baby' made out of clothes on her back. Ruia, who is doing the washing, looks on.

#Rebecca #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Play(Recreation) #Laundry #Women #Basins #Croplands #Māori #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #Ruatoria

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/20381656/source

The image shows two individuals. One person is holding a child, possibly made of clothes or dressed in a way that makes it appear like a baby being carried. This person seems to be posing for the photograph, looking towards the camera with a smile. The other individual appears to be engaged in some sort of outdoor activity, likely washing clothes based on the context provided, and is turned away from the camera, focusing on their task.

The setting is a natural outdoor environment with trees and open space. There is no text present in the image to provide further information. The color palette consists of various shades of gray, white, black, and hints of green and yellow, suggesting that the photo may have been taken during daylight with natural lighting.

The image has a vintage feel, indicated by the clothing styles and the overall appearance of the photograph. It captures a moment of daily life, perhaps from an earlier time period, as suggested by the style of the attire.

Handbook On Remote Sensing For Agricultural Statistics, UN [2017]
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https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/4985ca3d-f1a1-4cef-a7ad-159e7c288de1 <-- link to technical resource
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[a little older but still very valuable; it would be interesting to see how more recent AI plays into any 2nd edition]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #agriculture #farming #crops #croplands #foodresources #statistics #geostatistics #sustainability #global #strategy #methods #model #modeling #research #GPS #precisionagriculture #census #estimation #yields #monitoring #openaccess #opendata #handbook
@UN @FAO

diagram - workflow for land cover mapping from satellite observation time series

cover page - Handbook On Remote Sensing For Agricultural Statistics, UN [2017]

maps - (global) priority indicator map and updated typology

text and maps - stratification and sampling for the Sentential-2 for agriculture, system supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Mali, Africa

Forests & Woodlands stored 323 million tonnes of carbon in 2022, up almost 13% on 2012
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/fp/fp-eafaw/ecosystemaccountsforestsandwoodlands2012-2022/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=EcoAcsForestsWoods1222
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Environment #EcosystemAccounts #Climate #Ecosystem #EcosystemExtent #Settlements #Grasslands #Croplands #Forests #Woodland #Wetlands

Rapid Groundwater Decline And Some Cases Of Recovery In Aquifers Globally
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06879-8 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #global #hydrology #water #waterresources #groundwater #hydrogeology #watersecurity #ecosystems #humanuse #groundwater #pumping #extraction #mining #seawater #salinity #seawaterintrustion #subsidence #groundsubsidence #agriculture #farming #irrigation #monitoring #aquifer #groundwaterlevel #aquiferlevel #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #wells #groundwaterwells #monitoringwells #croplands #overuse #streamflow #drywells #groundwaterdepletion #planning #policy #regulations #aquiferrecharge #conservation #watermanagement #waterconservation #surfacewater

maps and charts - Comparison of aquifer-scale trends in depth to groundwater during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

maps - Twenty-first century trends in depth to groundwater in 1,693 globally distributed aquifer systems.

maps - Twenty-first century groundwater-level trends in globally distributed monitoring wells.

photo - pumped groundwater entering a surface pond via a pipe

Progress In High-Resolution Vegetation Mapping - China's Leap Toward Advanced Environmental Monitoring [remotesensing]
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https://phys.org/news/2024-01-high-resolution-vegetation-china-advanced.html <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.34133/remotesensing.0101 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #imagery #China #FractionalVegetationCover #FVC #NormalizedDifferenceVegetationIndex #NDVI #automation #model #modeling #numericmodeling #vegetation #agriculture #crops #Landsat #DEMs #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #vegetationindex #regional #multiangle #vegetationcover #environmental #environmentalmonitoring #monitoring #farming #crops #croplands #climatechange

(A to D) The maps of R² and RMSD between the MultiVI FVC, GLASS FVC, and GEOV3 FVC in 2015.

The 30-m land cover map of China. The solid brown circle represents the Huailai site. The solid pink circle indicates the Saihanba site. The solid red circles symbolize the 151 plots of the Chinese soil and water conservation monitoring stations in 22 small watersheds. The solid green circles depict the BELMANIP2 sites. The Chinese ecological and geographical zones are numbered using Roman numerals.

Flowchart of 30-m/15-day FVC production and validation.

aerial Landsat imagery - Huailai area, China

Global Maps Of Cropland Extent And Change Show Accelerated Cropland Expansion In The Twenty-First Century
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00429-z <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #satellite #MODIS #global #crops #croplands #acriculture #area #change #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #deltas #foodproduction #foodsecurity #sustainable #sustainableagriculture #landcover #habitat #natural #ecosystems #conflict #smartagriculture #naturalland #monitoring #model #modeling #NPP #netprimaryproduction

photo - farmer checking crops in field, South America

bubble plot chart - Total and per-capita cropland area change, 2003–2019, per geographic region (across globe)

map - Global cropland extent and change, 2000–2019.

chart - Global cropland area (map based and sample based) and annual cropland NPP

Croplands are defined as land areas used to cultivate herbaceous crops for human consumption, forage, and biofuel. At the start of the 21st century, the world’s croplands spread across 1,142 million hectares (Mha) of land.
Some of these croplands have since been abandoned, lost in natural disasters, or repurposed for housing, irrigation, and other infrastructural needs.
Despite this, the creation of new croplands increased overall cropland cover by around 9% and the net primary (crop) production by 25%.
In 2019, croplands occupied 1,244 Mha of land worldwide, with the largest regions being Europe and North Asia and Southwest Asia at around 20% of total cover each.

visualcapitalist.com/cp/cropla…

#Croplands #Map