Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 18:58:49
Major
Geography
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2016
Abstract
The amount of woodlots in Ohio have dramatically decreased since the introduction of settlers into the State. The removal of forest for open space, urban areas, fuel and resources was key to this change. Since the development of the economy to a more service based industry in recent years, woodlots have begun to return in certain areas. This research shows the change in woodlot patterns in Hancock County, Ohio from 1988 to 2006.
The analysis was done by classifying the data into 'woodlot' and 'other land use' by using image segmentation and manual editing processes. Accuracy checks were conducted on both study areas to determine the quality of the classifications. The results show a increase of 'woodlot' land cover in both study areas, with patterns of returning woodlots occurring along water bodies and existing forestry.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Linda Barrett
First Reader
Jeremy Spencer
Second Reader
Shanon Donnelly
Recommended Citation
Birchall, Louis C., "The Changes in Woodlot Land Cover from 1988 to 2006 within Private/Farmland in Hancock County, Ohio" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 371.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/371
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Forest Management Commons, Other Earth Sciences Commons, Other Environmental Sciences Commons, Other Forestry and Forest Sciences Commons