Gurkan, A.2024-09-182024-09-1820161589-16231785-0037https://doi.org/10.15666/aeer/1404_493504https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/7727The aim of this contribution is mapping and analysing of biotopes sensitivity in Antakya urban city with its surroundings. The three objectives were: (1) to identify the biotope types which display the structural characteristics of the study area, (2) to map the biotopes using object-oriented classification and (3) to determine sensitivity of these biotopes using rarity and reestablishment of research area. The study mainly carried out in two stages: the first one determination of biotope types using information from field surveys and aerial images; the second stage determination of biotope sensitivity to human disturbance. The sensitivity assessment based on two parameters; the rarity and the re-establishment ability of biotopes. Based on sensitivity results, 1.581 ha of the research area -forest, river banks and river and banks-is very sensitive, 454,6 ha of the research area -cemetery, settlement with site, and maquie-of land sensitive.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAntakyaobject-based classificationre-establishmentraritysensitivityworldview imageryArticle14449350410.15666/aeer/1404_4935042-s2.0-84995555379Q3WOS:000387850600030Q4