Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Data Analysis for Smallholding Forest Cut Control

Land fragmentation and small plots are the main features of rural environment Galicia (NW Spain). Smallholding limits land use management, representing a drawback in local forest planning. This study analyzes potential multitemporal Sentinel-2 images to detect control cuts very pine eucalyptus located southern Galicia. The proposed approach is based on analysis NDVI time series 4231 smaller than 3 ha (average 0.46 ha). methodology allowed us cuts, allocate cut dates quantify plot areas due different cutting cycles an uneven-aged stand. An accuracy approximately 95% was achieved when whole cut, with 81% for partial cuts. difficulty detecting dating related cloud cover, which affected analysis. In conclusion, provides accurate estimation date area, helping improve monitoring system sustainable certifications ensure compliance management plans.