Monitoring land use/land cover changes using CORINE land cover data: a case study of Silivri coastal zone in Metropolitan Istanbul

摘要: The objective of the present study was to assess changes in land use/land cover patterns coastal town Silivri, a part greater Istanbul administratively. In assessment, remotely sensed data, form satellite images, and geographic information systems were used. Types designated as percentage total area studied. Results calculated from data for classification compared successfully with database Coordination Information on Environment (CORINE). This served reference appraise reliability presented here. CORINE Program established by European Commission create harmonized Geographical System state environment Community. Unplanned urbanization is causing use mainly developing countries such Turkey. situation Turkey frequently observed city Istanbul. There are only few studies use-land which provide an integrated assessment biophysical societal causes consequences environmental degradation research comprised Silivri Town situated coast Marmara Sea, it located approximately 60 km west one largest metropolises Europe ca. 15 million inhabitants. Additionally, near terminal point highway connecting Europe. Measuring occurring would help control future planning settlements; hence, importance Greater Town. Following our evaluations, zone classified into groups artificial surfaces agricultural areas forests seminatural 47.1%, 12.66%, 22.62%, respectively.