Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
In recent decades, rural agglomerations in the Aurès (Algeria) have undergone an to increasing human pressure and major transformations within an uncontrolled urbanization leading not only to a loss of natural and agricultural areas but an intensive artificialization of ecosystems as wel...
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| Language: | English |
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Serbian Geographical Society
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Glasnik Srpskog Geografskog Društva |
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| Online Access: | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-3593/2024/0350-35932402095S.pdf |
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| Summary: | In recent decades, rural agglomerations in the Aurès (Algeria) have undergone
an to increasing human pressure and major transformations within an
uncontrolled urbanization leading not only to a loss of natural and
agricultural areas but an intensive artificialization of ecosystems as
well. Regular monitoring of urban growth and updated data of the present
state of land use are key steps for any action striving for sustainability
in the Aurès region. The main objective of this research is to assess and
quantify the spatial growth of two rural communities of the Aurès: Arris and
Teniet El Abed during the period 1992 - 2022, through a quantitative
approach based on the use of multi- date satellite images and the
application of landscape metrics. The results reveal a clear unevenly
expansion of the urban fabric, with varying rates depending on the period
considered, but a bit faster during the period (2002 - 2013). In addition,
it appears that development of the urban patch followed at first a
continuous mode of spatial growth, then transitioned to a more scattered and
fragmented urban form. The study conclusions are not only useful for
developing and implementing national policies and programs, but also for
assessing and monitoring progress seeking achievement towards Sustainable
Development Goals. |
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| ISSN: | 0350-3593 2406-078X |