The Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Ecosystem Service Values of Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove Using Geospatial Approach

A significant decline in ecosystem service values has been observed in the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Nigeria, due to substantial changes in land use and cover over nearly four decades. The study, utilizing Landsat satellite imagery from 1984 to 2022, applied geospatial analysis and change detection techniques to quantify transformations in forest, farmland, built-up areas, bare soil, open space, and water cover classes. These changes underscore the need for urgent action to protect the ecological integrity of the grove, promote sustainable land management, and support community-based conservation efforts.

OSAGIE, M. I. C. H. A. E. L. A. Y. O. K. U. N. L. E. (2026). The Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Ecosystem Service Values of Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove Using Geospatial Approach [Zenodo]. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.21891024