Title: Mapping Invasive Highbush Blueberry in Richmond Nature Park: A Multi-temporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Spectral Analysis Approach for Peatland Conservation
Citation: Duan, GuangLan, 2025, "Mapping Invasive Highbush Blueberry in Richmond Nature Park: A Multi-temporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Spectral Analysis Approach for Peatland Conservation", https://doi.org/10.5683/SP3/XQZBDN, Borealis
Study Site: Richmond Nature Park, British Columbia
Purpose: This study demonstrates the application of multi-temporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) analysis and red-band spectral signatures from Sentinel-2 imagery to map the distribution of invasive highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) within Richmond Nature Park, British Columbia. Located in the Lulu Island Bog, this critical peat ecosystem faces significant ecological threats from invasive species that disrupt native vegetation communities and alter hydrological processes.
Abstract: By analyzing seasonal NDVI variations across multiple time periods (February-November 2023) and incorporating red-band dominance filters to capture characteristic fall senescence patterns. In this study a habitat suitability model is developed that effectively predicts blueberry presence within the study area.
Supplemental Information Summary: To explore an interactive visual summary of the project, visit the StoryMap at: https://arcg.is/1TGvL40 This StoryMap provides a public-facing, interactive narrative of the research process, including maps, figures, and key findings from the suitability analysis. It is designed for a broader audience including conservation practitioners, educators, and local stakeholders interested in peatland preservation and invasive species monitoring.
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Further Info:
Status: Complete
Keywords:
mapping,
vegetation,
remote sensing,
conservation,
Invasive species,
Bog,
Geographical coordinates: North: 49.177009914581824, South: 49.17044150285006 East: -123.09190030756446 West: -123.10283566734907
Bounding Temporal Extent: Start Date: 2023-02-01, End
Date: 2023-11-30
