Aprizon Putra, Rizky Faristyawan, Triyatno Triyatno, Beben Graha Putra, Agung Prasetyo, Yulius Yulius, Zhahirah Ameilya, Taslim Arifin, Pakhrur Razi, Robet Triarjunet
This research aims to identify and analyze land cover changes in the coastal area of Tanjung Mutiara during the period 2002 to 2022 using Landsat satellite imagery. The area was selected due to its complex interactions between human activities, environmental changes, and ongoing conservation efforts aimed at preserving the sustainability of coastal ecosystems. The data used includes Landsat 7 ETM+ (2002 and 2012) and Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS (2022) imagery, analyzed using the Maximum Likelihood Classification (MLC) method. The data processing involved radiometric and geometric corrections to ensure accurate results. The findings reveal significant land cover changes over the past two decades, with a substantial expansion of plantation areas and a decline in forest and open land. The analysis identified a shift in land use patterns from open land and forests to plantations, reflecting development pressures and economic demand in the coastal region. The observed land cover changes provide crucial insights for decision-making in sustainable coastal management, supporting conservation efforts, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. In conclusion, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of land cover dynamics in coastal areas and offers practical recommendations for sustainable natural resource management in the coastal area of Tanjung Mutiara. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026.
National Research and Innovation Agency BRIN, Cibinong Bogor, Indonesia; Department of Geography, Universitas Negeri Padang UNP, Padang, Indonesia; Environmental Systems Research Institute ESRI Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Physics, Universitas Negeri Padang UNP, Padang, Indonesia
