GIS and Remote Sensing for Landscape Assessment and Monitoring

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid evolution of geospatial technologies, Earth observation platforms, and spatial analytics has transformed our capacity to understand, assess, and manage landscapes. Particularly, in agricultural areas, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing provide essential tools for monitoring land dynamics, evaluating environmental pressures, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. With increasing challenges driven by climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and food security demands, integrated spatial approaches are becoming indispensable.

This Special Issue aims to explore innovative applications of GIS and remote sensing for landscape assessment and monitoring, with particular emphasis on agricultural systems and land-related risks. We seek contributions that advance methodological developments, improve multi-source data integration, or demonstrate how geospatial technologies can enhance the sustainable management of land resources across different spatial and temporal scales.

We welcome original research articles and review papers addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Agricultural land monitoring and crop dynamics;
• Land-use and land-cover change;
• Soil degradation, erosion, and desertification;
• Risk assessment and spatial modelling in agricultural landscapes;
• Climate change impacts and adaptation;
• Precision agriculture and smart land management;
• Multi-temporal and multi-sensor approaches;
• Decision-support systems for land governance.

By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue will contribute to bridging technological innovation and practical solutions for resilient and sustainable landscapes.

Prof. Dr. Luminița L. Cojocariu
Prof. Dr. Carmen Maftei
Prof. Dr. Mihai Valentin Herbei
Dr. Loredana Copăcean
Guest Editors

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