In order to map the forest canopy density Bivareh Ilam Landsat 8 satellite data of 22 July 2014 and FCD model was used. The FCD of four indicators of vegetation, soil, shade and the heat index by applying a suitable threshold was and the density of vegetation and forest canopy density map based on FCD in percent respectively. Forest density map obtained, according to the classes provided by the...

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to predict the mortality rate of colorectal cancer in Iranian patients and determine the effective factors  on the mortality of patients with colorectal cancer using random forest and logistic regression methods.   Methods: Data from 304 patients with colorectal cancer registry from the Gastroenterology and Liver Research Center of Shah...

Estimating the extent of changes in forest and rangelands land cover, leads to a clear understanding of the growth or decline of these natural areas and planning for effective protection of these national assets. The aim of current study was to reveal the trend of land-use changes in the Dizmar protected area of Arasbaran vegetative area, using MSS sensor of Landsat-5 for 1984, ETM+ sensor of L...

The purpose of this study was to investigate some environmental factors of Zagros forest dieback. In this regard, raster layers of elevation, slope, aspect, hillshade, toposhape and the land formation of Zagros forests in Ilam province were prepared. The distribution map of live and dieback forest cover were also prepared, using Landsat 8 panchromatic images. Then, the percentage of dieback for...

  Since forest parks have high importance in urban environment, evaluation of outdoor recreation potential and identification of the suitable regions for outdoor recreation usage in forest parks is necessary . In this research, the suitable areas for intensive and extensive outdoor recreation, their various degrees and outdoor recreation potential of Sorkhehesar forest park was identified using...