DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GIS-BASED METHOD TO DETECT HIGH NATURAL VALUE FARMLANDS: A CASE STUDY IN CENTRAL ITALY

Authors

  • E. Fanfarillo Sapienza University of Rome
  • M. Latini Sapienza University of Rome
  • G. Nicolella Sapienza University of Rome
  • G. Abbate Sapienza University of Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4462/annbotrm-13829

Keywords:

HNVF, Agroecosystems, Latium region, Abruzzo region, GIS, Biodiversity, Extensive agriculture, Remote sensing

Abstract

An original method for the identification of High Natural Value farmlands is presented. Gathering information about land use (CORINE Land Cover), geomorphology (elevation and Terrain Ruggedness Index) and remote sensing data in a GIS environment we were able to develop a new detection process; its  application to a wide sector of central Italy, in areas characterized by high biodiversity and relevant agronomic and cultural value, is presented. Thus, a new tool for diminishing sampling efforts and economic and time wastes in territorial studies is provided

Author Biographies

E. Fanfarillo, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Environmental Biology

M. Latini, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Environmental Biology

G. Nicolella, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Environmental Biology

G. Abbate, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Environmental Biology

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Published

2017-04-20

How to Cite

Fanfarillo, E., Latini, M., Nicolella, G., & Abbate, G. (2017). DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GIS-BASED METHOD TO DETECT HIGH NATURAL VALUE FARMLANDS: A CASE STUDY IN CENTRAL ITALY. Annali Di Botanica, 7, 25–31. https://doi.org/10.4462/annbotrm-13829

Issue

Vol. 7 (2017)

Section

Research Articles

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