Monitoring Land Cover Change and Disturbance of the Mount Wutai World Cultural Landscape Heritage Protected Area, Based on Remote Sensing Time-Series Images from 1987 to 2018

Mount Wutai exhibited remarkable stability in its land cover and disturbance levels from 1987 to 2018 despite significant changes in forest coverage, vegetation conditions, mining areas, and built-up zones. This resilience was quantified using the Comprehensive Heritage Area Threats Index (CHATI), which integrated multi-source remote sensing data to assess threats at both macro and micro levels. The study employed linear regression and F-tests to identify spatial-temporal variations, with field validation confirming the reliability of its findings. While challenges persist, this approach offers a robust tool for raising public awareness and improving governance of World Heritage Areas.

Bai, X., Du, P., Guo, S., Zhang, P., Lin, C., Tang, P., & Zhang, C. (2019). Monitoring Land Cover Change and Disturbance of the Mount Wutai World Cultural Landscape Heritage Protected Area, Based on Remote Sensing Time-Series Images from 1987 to 2018. Remote Sensing, 11(11), 1332. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs11111332