Publications by authors named "Madhura Niphadkar"
Invasive species are a significant driver of environmental change in social-ecological systems (SES) globally. Given that SES are inherently complex adaptive systems (CAS), they continuously reorganize themselves and adapt to change, including changes in ecological composition, as well as in associated lives and livelihoods. Decision-making on invasive species management in such systems can be contested and fraught with tradeoffs.
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- Invasive alien species in tropical forests threaten biodiversity, particularly through plant invasions in the understory that harm healthy ecosystems.
- Monitoring these invasions with Very High Resolution satellite remote sensing aids conservation efforts, but current classification methods need improvement in dense tropical mixed forests.
- This study compares pixel-based and object-based classification methods, finding that the latter is more effective in identifying invasive shrubs due to its ability to recognize complex patterns and distinct characteristics in the vegetation.