August 16, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Long-term analysis of land cover changes resulting from mining activities: Strzelin case study (S–W Poland)

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Significant landscape changes observed, with mining sites nearly tripling from 2004 to 2023, indicating active industrial influence.
Approximately threefold increase in mining areas over two decades, emphasizing the long-term impact of land cover modifications.
Analysis utilized geospatial data from historical cartographic sources, including Messtischblatt maps for comprehensive landscape evaluation.
Findings underline the complex relationship among mining activities, urbanisation trends, and natural vegetation succession in Strzelin.

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Longitudinal analysis reveals nearly threefold mining site area increase, highlighting urbanisation trends and socio-environmental impacts.

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Longitudinal analysis reveals nearly threefold mining site area increase, highlighting urbanisation trends and socio-environmental impacts.