Shoaib Ahmad Anees
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View article: Advancing forest fire burn severity and vegetation recovery assessments using remote sensing and machine learning approaches
Advancing forest fire burn severity and vegetation recovery assessments using remote sensing and machine learning approaches Open
View article: Exploring vegetation health in Southern Thailand under climate stress from temperature and water impacts between 2000 and 2023
Exploring vegetation health in Southern Thailand under climate stress from temperature and water impacts between 2000 and 2023 Open
This study provides a detailed spatiotemporal analysis of vegetation health in Southern Thailand from 2000 to 2023, focusing on the impacts of temperature and water stress on vegetation degradation. Using high-resolution Landsat-derived ke…
View article: Machine Learning and Spatio Temporal Analysis for Assessing Ecological Impacts of the Billion Tree Afforestation Project
Machine Learning and Spatio Temporal Analysis for Assessing Ecological Impacts of the Billion Tree Afforestation Project Open
This study evaluates the Billion Tree Afforestation Project (BTAP) in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province using remote sensing and machine learning. Applying Random Forest (RF) classification to Sentinel‐2 imagery, we observed an …
View article: Derivation of allometric equations and carbon content estimation in mangrove forests of Malaysia
Derivation of allometric equations and carbon content estimation in mangrove forests of Malaysia Open
View article: Retraction notice to “Assessing forest fragmentation due to land use changes from 1992 to 2023: A spatio-temporal analysis using remote sensing data” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e34710]
Retraction notice to “Assessing forest fragmentation due to land use changes from 1992 to 2023: A spatio-temporal analysis using remote sensing data” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e34710] Open
[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34710.].
View article: Spatiotemporal analysis of surface Urban Heat Island intensity and the role of vegetation in six major Pakistani cities
Spatiotemporal analysis of surface Urban Heat Island intensity and the role of vegetation in six major Pakistani cities Open
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon exacerbates thermal discomfort in urban areas and significantly contributes to urban overheating when combined with climate change. This study investigates the spatiotemporal patterns of Surface Urban…
View article: Unveiling fractional vegetation cover dynamics: A spatiotemporal analysis using MODIS NDVI and machine learning
Unveiling fractional vegetation cover dynamics: A spatiotemporal analysis using MODIS NDVI and machine learning Open
Understanding the dynamics of Fractional Vegetation Cover (FVC) is crucial for effective environmental monitoring and management, especially in regions like Pakistan that are sensitive to climate change. This study employs an innovative ap…
View article: Assessment of climatic influences on net primary productivity along elevation gradients in temperate ecoregions
Assessment of climatic influences on net primary productivity along elevation gradients in temperate ecoregions Open
Elevation gradients significantly influence net primary productivity (NPP), but the relationship between elevation, climate variables, and vegetation productivity remains underexplored, particularly in diverse ecological zones. This study …
View article: Integration of machine learning and remote sensing for above ground biomass estimation through Landsat-9 and field data in temperate forests of the Himalayan region
Integration of machine learning and remote sensing for above ground biomass estimation through Landsat-9 and field data in temperate forests of the Himalayan region Open
Accurately estimating aboveground biomass (AGB) in forest ecosystems facilitates efficient resource management, carbon accounting, and conservation efforts. This study examines the relationship between predictors from Landsat-9 remote sens…
View article: RETRACTED: Assessing forest fragmentation due to land use changes from 1992 to 2023: A spatio-temporal analysis using remote sensing data
RETRACTED: Assessing forest fragmentation due to land use changes from 1992 to 2023: A spatio-temporal analysis using remote sensing data Open
View article: Comparing machine learning algorithms to predict vegetation fire detections in Pakistan
Comparing machine learning algorithms to predict vegetation fire detections in Pakistan Open
Vegetation fires have major impacts on the ecosystem and present a significant threat to human life. Vegetation fires consists of forest fires, cropland fires, and other vegetation fires in this study. Currently, there is a limited amount …
View article: Improving Forest Above-Ground Biomass Estimation by Integrating Individual Machine Learning Models
Improving Forest Above-Ground Biomass Estimation by Integrating Individual Machine Learning Models Open
The accurate estimation of forest above-ground biomass (AGB) is crucial for sustainable forest management and tracking the carbon cycle of forest ecosystem. Machine learning algorithms have been proven to have great potential in forest AGB…
View article: Analyzing vegetation health dynamics across seasons and regions through NDVI and climatic variables
Analyzing vegetation health dynamics across seasons and regions through NDVI and climatic variables Open
This study assesses the relationships between vegetation dynamics and climatic variations in Pakistan from 2000 to 2023. Employing high-resolution Landsat data for Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) assessments, integrated with …
View article: Analysing LULC transformations using remote sensing data: insights from a multilayer perceptron neural network approach
Analysing LULC transformations using remote sensing data: insights from a multilayer perceptron neural network approach Open
The study examines the complex dynamics of changes in LULC over three decades, focused on the years 1992, 2002, 2012, and 2022. The research highlights the significance of comprehending these alterations within the framework of environment…
View article: Assessing the Productivity of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve: Review of One of the Best-Managed Mangrove Forests
Assessing the Productivity of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve: Review of One of the Best-Managed Mangrove Forests Open
Mangrove ecosystems are crucial for biodiversity and coastal protection but face threats from climate change and human activities. This review assesses the productivity of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (MMFR) in Malaysia, which is rec…
View article: Assessing Chilgoza Pine (Pinus gerardiana) forest fire severity: Remote sensing analysis, correlations, and predictive modeling for enhanced management strategies
Assessing Chilgoza Pine (Pinus gerardiana) forest fire severity: Remote sensing analysis, correlations, and predictive modeling for enhanced management strategies Open
Forest fires represent a critical global threat to both humans and ecosystems. This study examines the intensity and impacts of Chilgoza (Pinus gerardiana) Pine Forest fires by using advanced remote sensing techniques comprising Normalized…
View article: Exploring spatiotemporal dynamics of NDVI and climate-driven responses in ecosystems: Insights for sustainable management and climate resilience
Exploring spatiotemporal dynamics of NDVI and climate-driven responses in ecosystems: Insights for sustainable management and climate resilience Open
Understanding the intricate relationship between climate variables and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is essential for effective ecosystem management. This study focuses on the spatiotemporal dynamics of NDVI and its int…
View article: The stoichiometric characteristics and the relationship with hydraulic and morphological traits of the Faxon fir in the subalpine coniferous forest of Southwest China
The stoichiometric characteristics and the relationship with hydraulic and morphological traits of the Faxon fir in the subalpine coniferous forest of Southwest China Open
High-altitude mountain plants are at risk of extinction due to global warming. Our study examined the stoichiometric characteristics of high-altitude plants in response to a progressively warming climate, as well as exploring potential rel…
View article: Employing Machine Learning Model for Forest Fire Vulnerability Assessment in Sub Tropical Pine Forest
Employing Machine Learning Model for Forest Fire Vulnerability Assessment in Sub Tropical Pine Forest Open
View article: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Non-Structural Carbohydrates in Faxon Fir (Abies fargesii var. faxoniana), Subalpine Mountains of Southwest China
Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Non-Structural Carbohydrates in Faxon Fir (Abies fargesii var. faxoniana), Subalpine Mountains of Southwest China Open
Non-structural carbohydrates’ (NSCs) allocation pattern is closely related to environmental factors, plant metabolism, and xylem function. At the same time, we know little about whole-tree NSC allocation patterns in different seasons, espe…
View article: Analysing Lulc Transformations: Insights from a Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network Approach
Analysing Lulc Transformations: Insights from a Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network Approach Open
View article: Association of the Female Flight Ability of Asian Spongy Moths (Lymantria dispar asiatica) with Locality, Age and Mating: A Case Study from China
Association of the Female Flight Ability of Asian Spongy Moths (Lymantria dispar asiatica) with Locality, Age and Mating: A Case Study from China Open
The spongy moth (formerly known as a gypsy moth), Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), is a polyphagous pest that defoliates various species of trees in the genera Populus, Salix, Quercus, Acer and Pinus. Egg masses of Asian spongy…
View article: Estimation of fractional vegetation cover dynamics and its drivers based on multi-sensor data in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Estimation of fractional vegetation cover dynamics and its drivers based on multi-sensor data in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan Open
Time series study about the changes in Fractional Vegetation Cover (FVC) with its drivers is studied. From 2003 to 2013, FVC was calculated using remotely sensed data from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer-Normalized Differ…
View article: A Comparative Pattern for Populus spp. and Betula spp. Stand Biomass in Eurasian Climate Gradients
A Comparative Pattern for Populus spp. and Betula spp. Stand Biomass in Eurasian Climate Gradients Open
Based on the generated database of 413 and 490 plots of biomass of Populus spp. and Betula spp. in Eurasia, statistically significant changes in the structure of forest stand biomass were found with shifts in January temperatures and avera…
View article: Estimation of fractional vegetation cover dynamics based on satellite remote sensing in pakistan: A comprehensive study on the FVC and its drivers
Estimation of fractional vegetation cover dynamics based on satellite remote sensing in pakistan: A comprehensive study on the FVC and its drivers Open
The present investigation exposes the significant variations of Fractional Vegetation Cover (FVC) and drivers from year 2003 to 2013 in Pakistan. It is directly calculated by remote-sensing data using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrorad…
View article: Changes in foliage’s biomass of two-needled pine subgenus (Pinus spp.) and genus Betula spp. along the gradients of winter temperature and precipitation: inter-genera paradox in the forests of Eurasia
Changes in foliage’s biomass of two-needled pine subgenus (Pinus spp.) and genus Betula spp. along the gradients of winter temperature and precipitation: inter-genera paradox in the forests of Eurasia Open
Background The main pool of publications on this topic is related to the assessment of possible changes in vegetation growth under the influence of climate, but few of them actually took account the impacts of global change on species comp…
View article: Patterns for Populus spp. Stand Biomass in Gradients of Winter Temperature and Precipitation of Eurasia
Patterns for Populus spp. Stand Biomass in Gradients of Winter Temperature and Precipitation of Eurasia Open
Based on a generated database of 413 sample plots, with definitions of stand biomass of the genus Populus spp. in Eurasia, from France to Japan and southern China, statistically significant changes in the structure of forest stand biomass …
View article: Are There Differences in the Response of Natural Stand and Plantation Biomass to Changes in Temperature and Precipitation? A Case for Two-Needled Pines in Eurasia
Are There Differences in the Response of Natural Stand and Plantation Biomass to Changes in Temperature and Precipitation? A Case for Two-Needled Pines in Eurasia Open
A comparative discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of natural stands and plantations, including in terms of their productivity and stability, began from the moment of the first forest plantings and continues to this day. In the c…