In the chapter, Geospatial Analysis for Deforestation Monitoring, the
authors examine how combining emerging geospatial technologies and intelligent
components to monitor deforestation is a game changer for sustainable forest
management in Industry 6.0. Deforestation is a key driver of environmental
destruction. These intelligent systems, using remote sensing data and artificial
intelligence can identify certain patterns concerning deforestation, forecast those
trends, and provide actionable insights to policy-makers and conservationists. The
chapter addresses some critical issues, including data quality, challenges within the
monitoring environment, and ethical issues associated with environmental monitoring.
This chapter highlights how geospatial analysis can contribute key insights to the
conservation of biodiversity, the advancement of reforestation activities and the
promotion of sustainable land management practices by bridging technology and
sustainable development.
Keywords: Deforestation monitoring, Geospatial analysis, Geographic information systems (GIS), Industry 6.0, Remote sensing.
