SPOT NDVI change and its Correlation with Economic factors in China-Russian Border area of Heilongjiang River

摘要

This paper researched the spatial pattern dynamic change of vegetation on China-Russian border area form 1998 to 2007 using NDVI data of 10-day synthesis. Then the analysis had been made on the relationship between vegetation coverage change and economic factors using data from local statistical yearbook. Results showed that that mostly research areas were well covered and vegetation coverage trend got better during the last ten years. At the same time, there was the positive correlation between NDVI and average wage while negative correlation between NDVI and agricultural acreage.