Estimation of anthropogenic forest disturbancy using Modis NDVI data (on the example of Zaigraevskoe forestry, Republic of Buryatia)

The paper presents the results of assessment the forest cover changes as a result of natural and anthropogenic impact (fires, forest felling) by the example of a model area. A comparative analysis of the results obtained from statistical archival data and remote sensing data was conducted. It has been revealed that according to MODIS images only large forest fires and continuous long-length felling of forests are detected. It has also been discovered that small felling within a pixel is not detected.