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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its desert vegetation classification project to cover new areas across the emirate this year, reflecting the agency’s commitment to enhancing the sustainability of natural resources and advancing environmental monitoring through the latest technologies. The project uses artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to analyse and classify vegetation cover with high precision. This is done by integrating spectral signatures with advanced scientific indicators, allowing experts to track changes in natural habitats and better understand ecosystem responses to factors such as grazing and climate change. The approach provides accurate data to support environmental planning and informed decision-making. EAD said the expansion builds on its long-term efforts to monitor vegetation cover over extended periods, helping assess the impact of climate change and pressures from human activities, including overgrazing and off-road vehicle use in desert areas, and their effect on habitat sustainability. Advanced technologies The project continues the agency’s strategy of using advanced technologies in environmental work. EAD has previously launched several initiatives using artificial intelligence and drones for soil monitoring, detecting environmental change, and restoring habitats. These efforts have helped build a comprehensive and precise environmental database, paving the way […]
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