Authors
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Ph.D. Researcher in Remote Sensing and GIS, Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research, Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center of Khuzestan Province, Ahvaz, Iran
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Associate Professor, Seed and plant Improvement Department, Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resource Research Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research, Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resource Research Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Ahvaz, Iran. Hamzah.4900@yahoo.com.
Abstract
Land use maps are essential tools for managing natural resources, agriculture, and sustainable development. By depicting spatial patterns of land use, they enable change monitoring and support spatial planning. In recent years, the growth of Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and increased access to global datasets have made it possible to produce these maps with greater accuracy and efficiency. In this study, a land use map of Khuzestan Province for 2024 was created using ArcGIS Pro software and the ArcGIS Online web platform. In the first approach, land use data were downloaded from Esri’s Living Atlas, mosaicked, clipped to the province boundary, and processed to produce the final map. In the second approach, the data were accessed directly from ArcGIS Online within ArcGIS Pro, eliminating the need for mosaicking and significantly reducing processing time. The results showed that integrating the capabilities of both platforms enables efficient production of up-to-date and accurate land use maps. Analysis of the final map indicated that rangelands covered the largest area, while reed and wetland areas had the smallest extent. The southern part of the province exhibited the greatest diversity of land use types. The novelty of this study is in presenting a simple, rapid, and practical method for land use mapping by combining ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
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