Check for changes in the size, number, and type of habitat patchs in Google Earth (Zaboli - Mashkid Wetland)

This study was conducted to identify and investigate changes in the size, type and number of habitat patchs in Mashkid Wetland in 2010 and 2020. For this purpose, in the spring of 2020, habitat patchs were identified through field operations and by objective observation. Ground control points were prepared with the aim of assessing the accuracy of the final classification maps by recording land cover information and location of each type of patchs using a global positioning device. Landscape structure map was drawn through visual interpretation of phenomena using Google Earth satellite images. Arc GIS 10.3 software was used to prepare the final land use structure classification map and calculate the area of ​​the patchs. The percentage of each patch in the heterogeneous land was determined by Excel 2013 software. According to the results, the landscape mosaic of the region in the spring of 2010 had habitat types of plants, rocks and alluvial areas and in the spring of 2020 consisted of habitats of plants, shrubs, rocks and water surfaces. A total of 131 patchs were identified and counted in 2020 and 40 habitat patchs in the landscape structure of the region in 2010. In 2010, poor vegetation patch had the highest percentage of area compared to the whole region and in 2020, water patch had the highest percentage of share. Overall, the results indicate significant changes in the size, variety and number of habitat patchs over time.