Mapping Wetland Ecosystems Based on Satellite Geographicallandscape Data (Case Study in Ninh Binh Province)

This study proposes integrating satellite and geographical-landscape data to develop a wetland ecosystem map for Ninh Binh province at a 1:50,000 scale.Satellite images were used to interpret land cover and classify wetland types.Factors such as geology, topography, geomorphology, soil, climate, hydrology, and vegetation were analyzed to determine the factors that influence the distribution and characteristics of wetland ecosystems.The results show that Ninh Binh province has 07 types of wetland ecosystems (01 coastal, 01 inland, and 05 artificial) which were classified based on 50 landscape types.Wetland ecosystems account for 47.01% of the natural area, of which agricultural wetlands have the largest proportion (36.69%).The wetland ecosystem map is a useful tool for managing, planning, conserving, and rationally using wetland resources.The study contributes to providing a scientific basis for assessing the current status, monitoring changes, and formulating policies on wetland ecosystems in Ninh Binh and Vietnam.