Land cover and land use change (LCLUC) describes how human activity transforms the Earth's surface. Detecting and quantifying land surface changes is crucial for understanding human impact, as well as for managing natural resources, guiding land-use planning, and predicting consequences of land change. Urban development, agriculture, and conservation are all examples of application areas that may involve LCLUC monitoring.
NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training program (ARSET) is offering a two-part live online training on Feb. 24 and 26, 2026. Participants will learn how classification models implemented in RStudio can be used to produce maps and metrics of LCLUC. The no-cost training is open to the public and recommended for professionals interested in coding to quantify land cover change. Learn more and register: Visualizing Land Cover and Land Use Change with NASA Satellite Imagery.