Remote Sensing Applications in Miombo and the Coastal Mosaic Forests of Tanzania: Ecological Conditions and Anthropogenic Disturbances in the Selous-Niassa Wildlife Corridor, Tanzania

A critical analysis of the Selous-Niassa Wildlife Corridor reveals stable vegetation conditions from 2001 to 2012, followed by improvements from 2013 to 2020, despite fluctuating rainfall and fire incidences. Remote sensing technology was pivotal in monitoring these changes, providing non-intrusive data collection across vast, inaccessible areas. The study underscores the importance of conservation strategies that prioritize maintaining ecological connectivity while addressing human-wildlife conflicts and regulating land use practices to safeguard the corridor's integrity. This research offers actionable insights for balancing conservation goals with community well-being in the Ruvuma landscape.

Kija, H., Marealle, W., John, B., Lowassa, A., Naftali, B., Mwita, M., Mangewa, L., Katondo, R., Kashindye, A., Ikanda, D., Harris, R., & Nzunda, E. F. (2026). Remote Sensing Applications in Miombo and the Coastal Mosaic Forests of Tanzania: Ecological Conditions and Anthropogenic Disturbances in the Selous-Niassa Wildlife Corridor, Tanzania. Biodiversity Hotspot of the Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa, 265–292. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781998511099-14