Monitoring and assessing the patterns of urban growth on forest landscapes of Vientiane through geospatial approach
Rapid urbanization poses a significant threat to forest landscapes, altering ecosystems and biodiversity. This study investigates the impact of urban growth on forest areas in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), from 1990 to 2023. Using Landsat imagery analysis and GIS modeling, we examined land use...