Long-term vegetation quality assessment using multi-spectral vegetation indices: Analyzing trends from 1983 to 2023 for Tiruppur Taluk using machine learning algorithms and remote sensing techniques
摘要
This study evaluates long-term vegetation quality trends in Tiruppur Taluk from 1983 to 2023, using multi-spectral vegetation indices and machine learning algorithms with remote sensing techniques. Four key indices – normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), soil-adjusted vegetation index (SAVI), weighted vegetation index (WVI), and green modified vegetation index (GMVI) – were analyzed to assess changes over four decades. Results reveal a significant decline in very high-quality vegetation, with NDVI and SAVI dropping from over 37% in 1983 to ~5% in 2023, while WVI and GMVI showed more gradual decreases. Conversely, areas with low-quality vegetation increased, with NDVI rising from 7.50 to 33.72% and SAVI increasing from 5.60 to 31.31% during the same period. These trends indicate a substantial degradation in vegetation quality. The application of machine learning and remote sensing provided critical insights for understanding these changes, offering a foundation for improved environmental management and conservation strategies in Tiruppur Taluk.