DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/geoplanning.12.2.215-238

Empirical Evidence of Environmental Degradation Using Geospatial Technology in Tasik Temenggor, Royal Belum Perak, Malaysia

Kamilia Kamaruzzaman  -  3DTech Parametric Sdn Bhd, Menara Uncang Emas, 3, Taman Miharja, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Malaysia
*Siti Aekbal Salleh orcid scopus publons  -  School of Geomatics Science and Natural Resources, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Selangor, Malaysia., Malaysia
Faezah Pardi  -  Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia,, Malaysia
Muhammad Fuad Abdullah  -  Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia,, Malaysia
Vladimir Foronda  -  College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Camarines Sur, Pili, Philippines, Philippines
Zulfadhlan Ahmad Khushairi  -  Pulau Banding Foundation, 47850 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia., Malaysia
Muhamad Soleh Abu Hassan  -  Pulau Banding Foundation, 47850 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia., Malaysia
Nazri Che Dom  -  School of Geomatics Science and Natural Resources, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, , Malaysia

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Freshwater ecosystems are vital ecosystems for life, but in reality, they face severe pressure from anthropogenic activities, climate change, and land use changes. These conditions cause the environmental degradation process to accelerate, as is the case in Lake Temenggor, Malaysia. This study examines environmental degradation in Tasik Temenggor, Malaysia, using geospatial techniques to analyze land surface temperature (LST), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), land use and land cover (LULC), water quality, and air temperature. The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with environmental degradation, specifically focusing on climate and meteorological parameters and analyzing their temporal changes through spatio-temporal analysis. Data used were obtained from Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS and field observations, processed using ArcGIS Pro with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Weighted Overlay Analysis (WOA). The results show increasing degradation in agricultural and development areas, while forest zones remain relatively stable. Consistent LST classification is applied across all years to ensure valid temporal comparisons. The integration of PCA and WOA demonstrates a robust methodological framework that supports effective environmental monitoring. These findings highlight the practical utility of geospatial techniques in conservation planning and suggest targeted interventions for high-risk areas. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the application of geospatial technology in monitoring and assessing environmental degradation in Tasik Temenggor.

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Keywords: Freshwater Lakes; Geospatial Techniques; Principal Component Analysis; Spatio-Temporal Analysis; Weighted Overlay
Funding: the Universiti Teknologi MARA Matching Grant Scheme 600-TNCPI 5/3/DDN (10) (003/2023).

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