Influence of urban forests on residential property values: A systematic review of remote sensing-based studies

Ewane, Ewane Basil; Bajaj, Shaurya; Velasquez-Camacho, Luisa; Srinivasan, Shruthi; Maeng, Juyeon; Singla, Anushka; Luber, Andrea; de-Miguel, Sergio; Richardson, Gabriella; Broadbent, Eben North; Cardil, Adrian; Jaafar, Wan Shafrina Wan Mohd; Abdullah, Meshal; Corte, Ana Paula Dalla; Silva, Carlos Alberto; Doaemo, Willie; Mohan, Midhun

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20408

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“…We limited the search to the first 1000 articles in the Google Scholar search after a pre-test screening of the literature search results. This screening showed only five articles were included after reviewing 1000 articles, but none were retrieved through examining 500 more articles (Ewane et al, 2023a). Similarly, in the case of the manual literature review, we examined the first 1000 results in Google Scholar and all the obtained results for Scopus and Web of Science for the publication period from January 2010 through December 2022.…”

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Remote sensing-based assessment of mangrove ecosystems in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review

Rondon,

Ewane,

Abdullah

et al. 2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Mangrove forests in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are facing multiple threats from natural and anthropogenic-driven land use change stressors, contributing to altered ecosystem conditions. Remote sensing tools can be used to monitor mangroves, measure mangrove forest-and-tree-level attributes and vegetation indices at different spatial and temporal scales that allow a detailed and comprehensive understanding of these important ecosystems. Using a systematic literature approach, we reviewed 58 remote sensing-based mangrove assessment articles published from 2010 through 2022. The main objectives of the study were to examine the extent of mangrove distribution and cover, and the remotely sensed data sources used to assess mangrove forest/tree attributes. The key importance of and threats to mangroves that were specific to the region were also examined. Mangrove distribution and cover were mainly estimated from satellite images (75.2%), using NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) derived from Landsat (73.3%), IKONOS (15%), Sentinel (11.7%), WorldView (10%), QuickBird (8.3%), SPOT-5 (6.7%), MODIS (5%) and others (5%) such as PlanetScope. Remotely sensed data from aerial photographs/images (6.7%), LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) (5%) and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)/Drones (3.3%) were the least used. Mangrove cover decreased in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait between 1996 and 2020. However, mangrove cover increased appreciably in Qatar and remained relatively stable for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the same period, which was attributed to government conservation initiatives toward expanding mangrove afforestation and restoration through direct seeding and seedling planting. The reported country-level mangrove distribution and cover change results varied between studies due to the lack of a standardized methodology, differences in satellite imagery resolution and classification approaches used. There is a need for UAV-LiDAR ground truthing to validate country-and-local-level satellite data. Urban development-driven coastal land reclamation and pollution, climate change-driven temperature and sea level rise, drought and hypersalinity from extreme evaporation are serious threats to mangrove ecosystems. Thus, we encourage the prioritization of mangrove conservation and restoration schemes to support the achievement of related UN Sustainable Development Goals (13 climate action, 14 life below water, and 15 life on land) in the GCC countries.

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Remote sensing-based assessment of mangrove ecosystems in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review

Rondon,

Ewane,

Abdullah

et al. 2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Ecotourism and mangrove conservation in Southeast Asia: Current trends and perspectives

Blanton,

Ewane,

McTavish

et al. 2024

Journal of Environmental Management

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Assessment of the Spatial Variation of the Economic Benefits of Urban Green Spaces in a Highly Urbanized Area

Cho,

Cheon,

Kang

2024

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Urban green spaces play a vital role in improving the quality of life and well-being of urban residents. However, their economic benefits in different spatial contexts within highly urbanized areas remain a critical yet understudied topic. This study delves into the economic value of urban green spaces in Cheongju City, Republic of Korea, and investigates the distance-decay features associated with the proximity of green spaces to residential properties. Two spatial econometric models were employed to address these questions: the spatially autoregressive (SAR) model and the generalized additive model (GAM). The SAR model was used to assess the economic benefits of urban green spaces, whereas the distance decay of these benefits was examined with the GAM. Empirical analyses revealed that small-sized parks or forests under 20 ha hold greater economic value when in proximity to residential areas compared to medium-sized parks or forests between 20 and 200 ha. Conversely, large parks or forests over 200 ha appeared to have a disamenity effect, negatively impacting property prices when in close proximity. The GAM’s smooth functions illustrated that the distance-decay effect was shorter for small-sized green spaces and exhibited an inverted U-shape for large-sized ones, resulting in a negative benefit of proximity. Our findings suggest that urban green spaces have a positive impact on property prices, but this effect may not apply uniformly to large-sized parks or forests. Therefore, to enhance the residents’ welfare, green infrastructure policies should prioritize the provision of accessible small- and/or medium-sized parks or forests near residential areas.

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Influence of urban forests on residential property values: A systematic review of remote sensing-based studies

Cited by 4 publications

References 144 publications

Remote sensing-based assessment of mangrove ecosystems in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review

Remote sensing-based assessment of mangrove ecosystems in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review

Ecotourism and mangrove conservation in Southeast Asia: Current trends and perspectives

Assessment of the Spatial Variation of the Economic Benefits of Urban Green Spaces in a Highly Urbanized Area

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