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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Main Authors: Soto Sabrina, Hamouda Abida, Rebah Halim
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Published: Serbian Geographical Society 2024-01-01
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-aa1d84c10d5f4ee9b3e12a5e9110bf272025-01-30T06:45:32ZengSerbian Geographical SocietyGlasnik Srpskog Geografskog Društva0350-35932406-078X2024-01-0110429510810.2298/GSGD2402095S0350-35932402095SMonitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, AlgeriaSoto Sabrina0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0359-6215Hamouda Abida1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2705-7547Rebah Halim2https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0605-6379University of Batna, Laboratory, Architecture, Urbanisme et Transport, Habitat, Paysage et Mobilité Urbaine (LAUTr-HPM), Institute of Architecture and Urbanism, BATNA, AlgeriaUniversity of Batna, LEVE laboratory, Institute of Architecture and Urbanism, Batna, AlgeriaUniversity of Batna, Department of Geography and Territorial Planning, Batna, AlgeriaIn 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.https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-3593/2024/0350-35932402095S.pdfurban expansionremote sensinglandscapes metricsrural areaaurèssustainable development
spellingShingle Soto Sabrina
Hamouda Abida
Rebah Halim
Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
Glasnik Srpskog Geografskog Društva
urban expansion
remote sensing
landscapes metrics
rural area
aurès
sustainable development
title Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
title_full Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
title_fullStr Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
title_full_unstemmed Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
title_short Monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation: Case of Arris and Theniet Elabed, Algeria
title_sort monitoring and quantification of rural urbanisation case of arris and theniet elabed algeria
topic urban expansion
remote sensing
landscapes metrics
rural area
aurès
sustainable development
url https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-3593/2024/0350-35932402095S.pdf
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