Assessing deforestation in the Guinea Highlands of West Africa using remote sensing

Abstract

Multiple remote sensing systems were used to assess deforestation in the Guinea Highlands (Fouta Djallon) of West Africa. Sensor systems included (1) historical (1953) and recent (1989) aerial mapping photography; (2) recent large-scale, small format (35-mm) aerial photography; (3) recent, large-scale aerial video imagery; and (4) historical (1973 and 1985) Landsat MSS imagery. Photographic and video data were manually interpreted and incorporated in a vector-based geographic information system (GIS). Landsat data were digitally classified(...)