H. Dahanayake, D.N.M. Dahanayaka, Paul Hudson, D. Wickramasinghe
{"title":"Analyzing land use changes and wetland dynamics: Muthurajawela urban wetland and its surroundings, Sri Lanka","authors":"H. Dahanayake, D.N.M. Dahanayaka, Paul Hudson, D. Wickramasinghe","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6441","url":null,"abstract":"Land Use and Land Cover changes (LULC) exert a substantial influence on human life and environmental well-being. This research utilized the Intensity Analysis (IA) method to assess LULC change intensities spanning from 2000 to 2021 in the Muthurajawela coastal wetland (MW) and its 5km buffer zone (MB) along the west coast of Sri Lanka. The research employed Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and Optical Land Imager (OLI) Remote Sensing Images. The supervised classification was used to accurately identify waterbodies, thick vegetation, other vegetation, settlements, and open areas with an average of 86% accuracy. The study revealed that the MW experienced a fast Interval level intensity shift during 2000-2010, followed by a slower pace during 2010-2021. Conversely, the MB displayed a consistently fast Interval level intensity throughout both time intervals. Notably, waterbodies in MW decreased by 19.6%, while settlements witnessed a gain of 19.1% over the entire period. Transition Level (TL) analyses underscored the transformation of water bodies to open areas (6.75% in 2000-2010) and open areas to settlements (5.38%). In MB, other vegetation saw a significant decrease of 33.7%, with settlements registering a notable increase of 39.4% over the entire period. The study emphasizes urgent action for sustainable land use development in the face of rapid urbanization within the study area.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"35 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141716791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perceptions on the environmental impacts of illegal river sand mining in the Limpopo Province, South Africa","authors":"M. Rapholo, I. Rampedi, F. Sengani","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6285","url":null,"abstract":"Illegal river sand mining in regions like the Limpopo Province poses severe threats to ecosystems and communities. Nevertheless, the community's perspectives concerning these effects have not been determined. Thus, the aim of the investigation was to assess community perceptions regarding the environmental consequences linked to river sand mining in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study employed mixed methods to acquire the primary data. The quantitative data were acquired using questionnaires; meanwhile, the qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews from various respondents. The demographic profile of the respondents indicated a predominantly male population, with a majority lacking formal qualifications. Additionally, the prevalence of very high unemployment rates in the area seemed to influence participation in the activity. Consequently, some perceived it as an economic opportunity to generate income for their sustenance. It has been found that as developments increase, the demand for river sand increases as well, leading to a high extraction rate of sand. Lastly, the extraction of the resources was found to be un-regulated or controlled; therefore, it is concluded that unregulated extraction of these resources resulted in a high extraction rate and environmental crises such as un-rehabilitated pits, water pollution, land pollution, among others. It is therefore recommended that collaborative efforts among relevant authorities to enforce stringent regulations and penalties. Equally vital are public awareness campaigns, which can play a pivotal role in educating communities about the environmental repercussions of illegal sand mining.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"28 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141715138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deviana Shinta Maulana, I. Indrawan, I. W. Warmada
{"title":"Landslide susceptibility mapping in East Ungaran, Indonesia: A comparative study using statistical methods","authors":"Deviana Shinta Maulana, I. Indrawan, I. W. Warmada","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6107","url":null,"abstract":"East Ungaran, is one of landslide prone areas in Semarang Regency, Indonesia. In addition to provide a more detail map of landslide susceptibility, the objective of this research was to compare performance of three widely used methods, which are the Weight of Evidence (WoE), Logistic Regression (LR) and combined Weight of Evidence (WoE) – Logistic Regression (LR), for landslide susceptibility mapping. Slope, elevation, lithology, land use, normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), distance from lineament, distance from river, and distance from road were considered as landslide controlling parameters in the research area and were used as input variables in the landslide susceptibility zonation. The results showed that the slope, elevation, and distance from the road are significant parameters causing the landslides. The research area is divided into very low, low, moderate, and high landslide susceptibility zones. The WoE performs better than the LR, while the combined WoE-LR method performs the best among the three methods in predicting landslide susceptibility in this area. The landslide susceptibility map developed using the combined WoE-LR method is suggested to be used for landslide mitigation planning of this area.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"118 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141714517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identification and distribution of fluoride in Singkep Island, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands","authors":"Faizal Razi, H. Hendrayana, Agung Harijoko","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6185","url":null,"abstract":"The consumption of fluoride below the safe limit can result in dental caries, while high concentrations can lead to fluorosis, which can potentially impair the body's systems. One geological factor that influences the concentration of fluoride in water is the type of rock through which the water passes, including granite and its weathering products. The area is located within the Tandjungbuku Formation, which is predominantly composed of granite rock and contains several areas with Mining Business Permits (IUP) for commodities such as silica sand. This research serves as a form of mitigation in response to mining activities, post-mining, and the development of an industrial area. One anticipated impact is an increase in fluoride concentration in the research area, originating from both natural geological processes and human activities. The investigation involved geological mapping, petrographic analysis, XRD, and XRF analysis. Water sampling was conducted for both surface water and groundwater from wells in Resang Tandjungbuku Village. The research area consists of two rock units: granite, which acts as a non-aquifer layer, and colluvial deposits, which function as a free aquifer. Petrographic analysis identified minerals associated with fluoride, such as plagioclase, amphibole, and biotite. This was supported by XRD analysis with the presence of biotite, muscovite and kaoline minerals. XRF results revealed fluoride values in granite rock at 0.23% or 2300 ppm, further confirming granite as a source of fluoride. Analysis of fluoride in surface water showed values ranging from 0.01 to 4.24 mg/L, while groundwater consistently had a value of 0.01 mg/L.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"6 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141689442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post-mined reclamation condition assessment by Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)","authors":"D. Triwibowo, M. Elma, Eko Suhartono, Rony Riduan","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6165","url":null,"abstract":"Post-mined reclamation is an essential phase in coal mining operations, ensuring that the ex-mining area can function again according to its intended purpose in the future. This study aimed to elucidate the differences in planting years of post-mined reclamation at a coal mine in the Paringin area, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, and compared them to undisturbed areas for the years 2003 and 2023. NDVI was used for land cover analysis based on the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource Regulation, and the ultimate criterion for 100% success in post-mined reclamation is vegetation canopy coverage. The NDVI results showed an improvement in NDVI values for the post-mined reclamation area from 2003 to 2023, indicating an improvement in land cover due to the revegetation process. In 2023, the NDVI results of the post-mined reclamation for eight and twenty years of tree planting showed NDVI values of 0.6-0.7 (moderate vegetation). However, the results of field observations of the twenty-year post-mined reclamation tree condition indicate the non-survival of fast-growing tree species, such as Albizia chinensis. The composition of fast-growing and local tree species, with a minimum proportion of 60:40, and systematic tree distribution across the post-mined reclamation area are required to maintain canopy coverage of the post-mined reclamation area in the long term. Fast-growing tree species, as pioneers, have short to medium life periods. Therefore, the ultimate criterion for 100% success in post-mined reclamation for canopy coverage should be based on local tree species, serving as the basis for releasing the reclamation bond.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"316 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141691694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Zu'amah, Triyani Dewi, C. O. Handayani, N. A. Gafur, F. D. Arianti
{"title":"Impact of compost and biochar from agricultural waste on reducing cadmium concentration and mancozeb residue in soil","authors":"H. Zu'amah, Triyani Dewi, C. O. Handayani, N. A. Gafur, F. D. Arianti","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.114.6307","url":null,"abstract":"The negative impact of excessive exposure to agrochemicals in shallot cultivation causes environmental pollution and human health. Biochar has the potential to absorb agrochemical contamination. This research aimed to investigate the effect of providing compost and biochar from agricultural waste on land quality, reducing the concentration of heavy metal cadmium (Cd) and mancozeb pesticide residues in soil and products in shallot. The experiment was carried out in shallot fields in Ngurensiti Village, Pati Regency, Central Java Province. Four different treatments, including combinations of biochar and compost, were applied, along with conventional controls. Data were analyzed using the F test (ANOVA) and Tukey's test using the Minitab statistical program version 16.0. The research showed that using biochar made from sugarcane bagasse, rice husk, corncob, and compost helped more soil bacteria grow and lowered Cd and mancozeb concentrations. In addition, treatment with biochar from sugarcane bagasse waste showed a decrease in Cd and mancozeb concentrations and a more significant increase in bacterial populations compared to other treatments (rice husk biochar and corncob biochar). Although there was a slight increase in Cd concentration in shallot leaves post-treatment, Cd levels in shallot bulbs remained within safe limits. This study shows that using biochar and compost from agricultural waste effectively improves soil quality, reduces heavy metal pollution, and lowers pesticide levels to support sustainable agriculture and protect people's health.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"15 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141704604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of the availability and water requirements of dryland farming and the water needs of residents in Hiri Island, Ternate City, North Maluku","authors":"Ramli Hadun, Buhari Umasugi, Suratman Sudjud, Amiruddin Teapon","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.6017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.6017","url":null,"abstract":"Dryland farming is one of the main agricultural models farmers use on the islands of North Maluku, so it is very dependent on the availability of rainwater. The water for crops is available in the rainy season, and drought is experienced in the dry season, one of which occurs on Hiri Island. This study aimed to analyze the availability and water needs of plants based on land characteristics and use to provide information for the development of dryland farming on Hiri Island. The method for calculating water availability used the land water balance approach using rainfall data for the last ten years, while the analysis of plant water needs was based on the soil moisture content and plant coefficient approach. The results of the analysis of water availability based on the land water balance of 2,236.4 mm with an average monthly rainfall of 186.4 mm and according to the type of land use on Hiri Island show that the highest available water in agroforestry was 40.92% in the secondary forest was 39.04%, in coconut, plantations was 35.72%, in fields was 35.18%, and undergrowth was 34.67%. Plant cultivation businesses must meet the water needs of plants to increase production. The people on Hiri Island need 29,340 L of water to fulfill their daily needs.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"59 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140795800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of coastal land change in sand mining activities in Bandar Batauga Village, South Buton Regency, Indonesia","authors":"Zulkifli Mappasomba, Romiyatno Suleman","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.6059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.6059","url":null,"abstract":"This research focused on land changes in Bandar Batauga Village, South Buton Regency, Indonesia, related to environmentally damaging sand mining activities. The primary objective of this research was to analyze land evolution in coastal settlement areas vulnerable to disasters, with an emphasis on the impact of sand mining until the year 2050. The research methods encompassed quantitative and qualitative approaches, including coastal change analysis using ArcGIS, in-depth interviews, and statistical methods. The research findings highlighted a significant increase in coastline changes, reaching an erosion area of 511.3 m² in 2022. Projections until 2050 indicate a potential maximum erosion of 1,157.22 m². This research employed the analytic hierarchy process, focusing on social, economic, physical, and biotic environmental aspects to formulate disaster mitigation strategies. However, implementing environmental management policies faces challenges, such as a lack of competence in relevant departments and low awareness among mining permit owners. Therefore, strategic recommendations involve enhancing human resource capacity, strengthening oversight, and providing economic support as critical steps to reduce mining activities.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"6 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140779346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing the estimation accuracy of above-ground carbon storage in Eucalyptus urophylla plantation on Timor Island, Indonesia, through higher spatial-resolution satellite imagery","authors":"R. Sadono, Emma Soraya","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5623","url":null,"abstract":"Eucalyptus urophylla plantation is an important contributor to carbon storage in climate change mitigation, established due to a land rehabilitation program in the semi-arid ecosystem in Timor Island. To ensure an accurate estimate of the above-ground carbon storage of these plantations, it is important to continuously combine ground measurement with remote sensing technology. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the above-ground carbon storage estimation of two very high spatial resolution images, namely Pleiades-1B 2021 and Pléiades Neo 2022 with pixel sizes of 2 x 2 m and 1.2 x 1.2 m, respectively. The normalized difference vegetation index was employed to identify the eucalyptus trees and classify the density into low, moderate, and high. The results showed that Pléiades Neo imagery provided superior eucalyptus tree identification to Pleiades-1B imagery and was more accurate in estimating above-ground carbon storage. However, there is a trade-off between increasing this accuracy and incurring a higher cost to achieve the highest spatial resolution image. ","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"235 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140793653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ilma Fitriana, Vivi Novianti, Rob H. Marrs, Kukuh Widodo, Dhimas Wildan Humami, Akhmed David Nugroho
{"title":"Identification of biotic and abiotic factors coal mine overburden on Warukin rock formation of South Kalimantan","authors":"Ilma Fitriana, Vivi Novianti, Rob H. Marrs, Kukuh Widodo, Dhimas Wildan Humami, Akhmed David Nugroho","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5779","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5779","url":null,"abstract":"Overburden (the dumping of mine tailings and other reject materials) from the Warukin geological formation is one of the potential acid-forming (PAF) of 33.17%. Mining can cause overburden to be exposed and affect biotic and abiotic conditions. The study aimed to analyze the biotic and abiotic factors of three different age overburdens from the Warukin Formation, South Kalimantan. Biotic factor measurements included vegetation sampling using line transect, soil insects using pitfall traps, and microbial using total plate count. Abiotic factor measurements included air temperature and humidity, light intensity, temperature, moisture, and pH of the substrate (n=3), and chemical overburden. Identification of plants and insect species using information from locals, identification books, and websites. Plant species diversity was analyzed using the Shannon-Wiener Index. Dominance species were analyzed using the Important Value Index (IVI). The relation of overburden age on biotic and abiotic factors was analyzed multivariate with Non-Metric Multidimensional Scaling (NMDS). The results showed that there are 102 species of plants and 11 species of soil insects. The numbers of fungi and bacteria are 10-4 CFU g-1 and 10-3 CFU g-1, respectively. Plant species diversity is classified as medium (H'= 2.34; 2.50 and 2.82). Changes in plant composition occurred as the microclimate and substrate nutrition improved. The organic matter increased over time. Humidity and light intensity influence the presence and composition of organisms, while pH values affect the adaptability of plants, insects, and microbes. Heavy metal concentrations have increased due to the physicochemical properties of the Warukin formation overburden.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"262 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140775667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}