Land cover change research focuses on understanding the shifts and alterations in land cover types such as forests, wetlands, agricultural lands, and urban areas over time. This field examines the drivers, impacts, and patterns of land cover change, as well as the implications for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human communities. Researchers in this area use remote sensing, GIS, and field-based data collection techniques to monitor and analyze land cover dynamics at local, regional, and global scales. The findings of land cover change research help inform land use planning, conservation efforts, and sustainable resource management practices.