International Journal of Land

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• Published Subscription Research Article 5 Nov 2026

  Rescuing the Giants: An Integrated Environmental Baseline Assessment for Climate Adaptation, Biodiversity, and Carbon Storage in the Gobele Watershed, Ethiopia

  By Adola Sholango Shonga, Zelalem Gebeyehu Alem

  Abstract: Global ecosystem integrity and human well-being are at risk due to the interconnected triple planetary catastrophe of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Ethiopia faces significant vulnerability, particularly in the Babile Elephant Sanctuary and Gobele Catchment, due to poor land management, rapid population growth, and increased agriculture. The study aimed to evaluate carbon storage, climate adaptation indicators, and biodiversity status and to establish baseline statistics for integrated landscape management. …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 41–63 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article 5 Nov 2026

  Advancing Land Sustainability Through Geospatial Technologies

  By Rahul Saxena, Suyash Saxena, Ajit Pal Singh

  Abstract: Land resources are vital for ecosystem integrity, food security, climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable urban development. Consequently, effective land management is essential to achieving land-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDGs 2, 11, 13, 15, and 16. Recent advancements in geospatial technologies have modernized spatial data collection, integration, and analysis, laying the foundation for evidence-based decision-making. Geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 36–40 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article 5 Nov 2026

  Land Administration and Governance in India: Journey from Ancient Era to Neo-Liberal Era

  By Snehasis Mishra

  Abstract: Land governance in India has evolved through a long historical process beginning from the Vedic period, when private ownership of land gradually emerged with the development of settled agriculture. Over time, different administrative systems under medieval rulers, the British colonial regime, and post-independence federal governance shaped the structure of land administration in the country. Although land reform programmes, particularly abolition of intermediaries, were introduced to ensure equitable distribution of land, …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–35 Read article →

• Published Subscription Research Article 5 Nov 2026

  Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics on Groundwater Potential: A Geospatial Analysis of the Amravati Basin

  By Vikram Agone

  Abstract: The Amravati Basin, located in Maharashtra, India, has undergone significant land use and land cover (LULC) changes over the past decade due to increasing anthropogenic activities such as urban expansion, agricultural intensification, and infrastructure development. These changes have had a direct impact on the region’s groundwater potential, a critical resource for domestic, agricultural, and industrial needs. This study investigates the influence of LULC transformations on groundwater potential zones using an …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 11–25 Read article →

• Published Subscription Research Article 5 Nov 2026

  GreenVisionAI: An AI-Based Framework for Detecting Illegal Mining and Deforestation Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery

  By Barkare Vedika Nandkishor, Patil Pranjali Mohan, Patil Shubham Dnyaneshwar, Sonawane Pravin Rajesh, S.P. Baviskar

  Abstract: Illegal mining and deforestation represent two of the most severe anthropogenic threats to forest ecosystems worldwide, causing irreversible ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and accelerated climate change. Traditional ground-based environmental monitoring methods are often slow, expensive, and ineffective for large or remote geographical regions. This paper presents GreenVisionAI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered environmental monitoring framework that utilizes multispectral Sentinel-2 satellite imagery accessed through Google Earth Engine for automated detection of deforestation …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 26 Mar 2026

  Assessing Land use Dynamics and Policies in the Waghur Basin Using Geospatial Techniques

  By Vikram Agone

  Abstract: Changes in land use and land cover (LULC) are key indicators of human–environment interactions, especially in river basins where anthropogenic pressure is increasing. This study evaluated land use change and policy implications in the Waghur Basin, India, through a geospatial analysis of 35 years (1990–2025). Remote sensing and GIS-based supervised classification with the help of machine learning methods were applied to multi-temporal Land satellite images to create LULC maps and …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–49 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 26 Mar 2026

  The Effect of Spatial Distribution of Public Amenities on Residential Property Rental Value

  By Victor Markus, Pawam Martins Steve

  Abstract: In major cities around the world, the rental value has indeed been increasing at an unprecedented rate because of the rising demand for residential properties in urban areas. Residential building characteristics, neighborhood characteristics, accessibility factors, and amenities are all factors that influence residential rental value. These amenities lead to rent differentials. The links that exist between residential property rental values and various physical and locational dwelling features, amenities, and so …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–37 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 25 Mar 2026

  Spatiotemporal Modeling of Soil Erosion Under Agricultural Expansion in the Amravati Basin, India Using RUSLE–GIS

  By Vikram Agone, Hemlata Agone

  Abstract: Agricultural expansion and soil erosion are important environmental issues in areas where agriculture is a major source of livelihood. This study analyzes the spatial and temporal patterns of soil erosion in the Amravati Basin of Maharashtra and evaluates the impact of agricultural expansion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) integrated with Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. Multi-source data, such as satellite imagery, rainfall records, soil characteristics, and topography …

  Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–62 Read article →

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