Long term NDVI patterns of Pinus spp., Salix spp. and Populus spp. plantations in the Lower Delta of the Paraná River (Argentina)

Plantation forests are one of the main productive activities in Lower Delta Paraná River. The plantation area corresponds to a wetland which hydrological processes fundamental part landscape dynamics. However, forestation is also known for generating different environmental impacts, must be understood order effectively manage it. In context studies at regional scale, it useful identify relationships between functional attributes and those derived from satellite images. aim this paper evaluate use remote sensing recognition phenological patterns Pinus spp., Salix spp. Populus River Delta. We medium spatial resolution images period 2008 2018. Normalized differential vegetation index (NDVI) were analyzed through geographic information systems Google Earth Engine algorithms. NDVI records, by genus date, used generate seasonal, annual monthly time series. plantations showed markedly seasonal response, with lower values winter higher spring/summer. mean than according its perennial (Pinus spp.) semi-deciduous (Salicaceae) characteristics. New methodologies regarding spectral responses region was obtained large volumes data available Cloud, made possible understand detail types forestation.