Assessment of Vegetation Cover and Its Vulnerability to Climatic Conditions in the Al-Jazira Region within Al-Qaim District

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  • Dr. Mohammed Abed Louis University of Tikrit image/svg+xml , University of Tikrit Natural Resources Research Center
  • Ass. Lect Ahmed Mahmood Ibraheem University of Alanbar College of Basic Education

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol64.Iss1.4995

Keywords:

Vegetation Cover, Climate Change, NDVI

Abstract

This research aims to assess the temporal changes in vegetation cover and its susceptibility to climatic conditions in the Al-Jazira region of Al-Qaim district. This is achieved through the analysis of satellite imagery from 1995, 2008, and 2024 using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques. A set of topographic maps was used, including location, elevation, slope, slope direction, and soil profiles, in addition to climatic data related to temperature and rainfall.

The research relies on the analysis of satellite imagery using the Natural Vegetation Index (NDVI) and digital classification techniques to extract patterns of vegetation cover changes. To understand the relationship between climate change and the deterioration or improvement of vegetation cover in the region, the correlation coefficient between sparse vegetation and barren land was found to be a strong positive correlation (r = 9.4) with the climatic elements of temperature and rainfall. This indicates a direct and clear impact of climate change on vegetation distribution.

Based on these findings, recommendations can be made regarding methods for preserving vegetation cover and adapting to future climate changes in the region.

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Author Biographies

  • Dr. Mohammed Abed Louis, University of Tikrit, University of Tikrit Natural Resources Research Center

    م.د. محمد عبد لويس سلوم                                                                                  Mohammed Abed Louis

    جامعة تكريت                                                                                                              University of Tikrit

    مركز بحوث الموارد الطبيعية                                                             Natural Resources Research Center

    قسم الاستشعار عن بعد                                                                                                       Remote Sensing

    07711290685

    moh.a.l.11290685@tu.edu.iq

    https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9052-5399    

  • Ass. Lect Ahmed Mahmood Ibraheem, University of Alanbar College of Basic Education

    م.م. احمد محمود ابراهيم (2)                                                                         Ahmed Mahmood Ibraheem

    جامعة الانبار                                                                                                         University of Alanbar

    كلية التربية الاساسية/حديثة                                                                             College of  Basic Education

    قسم التاريخ                                                                                                          Department of History

    07838767153

    mohamod@uoanbar.edu.iq

    https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8375-9926

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2026-08-10

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Vol. 64 No. 1 (2026)

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Dr. Mohammed Abed Louis, & Ass. Lect Ahmed Mahmood Ibraheem. (2026).  Assessment of Vegetation Cover and Its Vulnerability to Climatic Conditions in the Al-Jazira Region within Al-Qaim District. Journal of College of Education, 64(1), 291-308. https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol64.Iss1.4995