Zhewen Zhao , Rana Waqar Aslam , Iram Naz , Zohaib Afzal , Anum Liaqut , Muhammad Azeem Liaquat , Hela Elmannai , Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain
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Rangelands exhibit poor vegetation health with low NDVI values (0.12–0.25) and below-normal vegetation conditions (VCI 25–45), particularly in western areas where VHI values fall below 30. Water-related indices show severe moisture deficits, with negative NDWI values (–0.35 to –0.45) and low soil moisture (SMI 0.07–0.11). Comprehensive drought indices confirm moderate to severe drought conditions, with PDSI values ranging from –40 to –80 and DSI values between –25 and –40. Correlation analysis reveals generally weak relationships among indices (coefficients between –0.25 and 0.25), supporting the value of a multi-index approach. Comparative analysis shows that rangelands experience greater drought stress than irrigated croplands but less extreme conditions than bare ground areas, with intermediate NDVI (0.18), NDWI (–0.39), and PDSI (–45.2) values. These findings provide critical information for developing targeted drought management policies and adaptive rangeland conservation strategies in arid regions. 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Assessment of Drought Impact on Rangelands Using Multi-Index Remote Sensing Approach
This study evaluates drought impacts on rangeland ecosystems in during 2024 using multiple remote sensing indices and land use/land cover analysis. The research integrates vegetation-related indices (NDVI, VCI, VHI, ESI), water-related indices (NDWI, SMI, SPI, TCI), and drought-specific indices (PDSI, DSI, NDDI, LST) to assess drought severity across the region's limited rangeland resources. Land Use/Land Cover classification reveals that rangelands occupy only 1,319.3 km² (1%) of the total area, predominantly in western and southwestern regions where drought conditions are more severe. Rangelands exhibit poor vegetation health with low NDVI values (0.12–0.25) and below-normal vegetation conditions (VCI 25–45), particularly in western areas where VHI values fall below 30. Water-related indices show severe moisture deficits, with negative NDWI values (–0.35 to –0.45) and low soil moisture (SMI 0.07–0.11). Comprehensive drought indices confirm moderate to severe drought conditions, with PDSI values ranging from –40 to –80 and DSI values between –25 and –40. Correlation analysis reveals generally weak relationships among indices (coefficients between –0.25 and 0.25), supporting the value of a multi-index approach. Comparative analysis shows that rangelands experience greater drought stress than irrigated croplands but less extreme conditions than bare ground areas, with intermediate NDVI (0.18), NDWI (–0.39), and PDSI (–45.2) values. These findings provide critical information for developing targeted drought management policies and adaptive rangeland conservation strategies in arid regions. The multi-index approach provides a framework for comprehensive drought assessment in rangeland ecosystems.
期刊介绍:
Rangeland Ecology & Management publishes all topics-including ecology, management, socioeconomic and policy-pertaining to global rangelands. The journal''s mission is to inform academics, ecosystem managers and policy makers of science-based information to promote sound rangeland stewardship. Author submissions are published in five manuscript categories: original research papers, high-profile forum topics, concept syntheses, as well as research and technical notes.
Rangelands represent approximately 50% of the Earth''s land area and provision multiple ecosystem services for large human populations. This expansive and diverse land area functions as coupled human-ecological systems. Knowledge of both social and biophysical system components and their interactions represent the foundation for informed rangeland stewardship. Rangeland Ecology & Management uniquely integrates information from multiple system components to address current and pending challenges confronting global rangelands.