Integrating UAV Photogrammetry and GIS to Assess Terrace Landscapes in Mountainous Northeastern Türkiye for Sustainable Land Management
Özet
Agricultural terraces are critical landscape elements that promote sustainable rural development by enhancing water retention, mitigating soil erosion, and conserving cultural heritage. In northeastern T & uuml;rkiye, particularly in the mountainous Erikli neighborhood of Uzundere, traditional terraces face growing threats due to land abandonment, topographic fragility, and socio-economic decline. This study applies a spatial-functional assessment framework that integrates UAV-based photogrammetry, GIS analysis, terrain modeling, and DBSCAN clustering to evaluate terrace conditions. UAVs provided high-resolution topographic data, which supported the delineation of terrace boundaries and morphometric classification using an adapted ALPTER model. A combined Terrace Density Index (TDI) and Functional Status Index (FSI) approach identified zones where terraces are structurally intact but functionally degraded. Results indicate that 76.4% of terraces fall within the meso and macro classes, yet 58% show partial or complete degradation. Cohesive terrace clusters are located near settlements, while isolated units in peripheral zones display higher vulnerability. This integrated approach demonstrates the analytical potential of drone-supported spatial diagnostics for monitoring landscape degradation. The method is scalable and adaptable to other terraced regions, offering practical tools for site-specific land use planning, heritage conservation, and resilience-based restoration strategies.
Anahtar kelimeler
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
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SKA 2: Açlığa Son
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SKA 6: Temiz Su ve Sıhhi Koşullar
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SKA 11: Sürdürülebilir Şehir ve Yaşam Alanları
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SKA 13: İklim Eylemi
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SKA 14: Sudaki Yaşam
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SKA 15: Karasal Yaşam
Atıf için künye
Karahan, A., Gökçe, O., Demircan, N., Özgeriş, M., & Karahan, F. (2025). Integrating UAV Photogrammetry and GIS to Assess Terrace Landscapes in Mountainous Northeastern Türkiye for Sustainable Land Management. SUSTAINABILITY, 17(13), 5855. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17135855
BibTeX
@article{karahan2025-163790,
author = {Karahan, Ayşe and Gökçe, Oğuz and Demircan, Neslihan and Özgeriş, Mustafa and Karahan, Faris},
title = {Integrating UAV Photogrammetry and GIS to Assess Terrace Landscapes in Mountainous Northeastern Türkiye for Sustainable Land Management},
journal = {SUSTAINABILITY},
year = {2025},
volume = {17},
number = {13},
issn = {2071-1050},
doi = {10.3390/su17135855},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/163790-integrating-uav-photogrammetry-and-gis-to-assess-terrace-landscapes-in}
}