NatashaGicheha-1/Mau-Forest-Loss-Analysis

Impact of population on forest loss in Mau Forest, Kenya using Machine Learning and Mathematical Modelling Approach # Impact of Population Growth on Forest Loss in Mau Forest using Machine Learning and Mathematical Modelling Approach ## Overview * This project explores how population growth affects forest loss in the Mau Forest, Kenya. * Using a simulated dataset, the study applies multiple linear regression, differential equations, and data visualization in R to analyze relationships between population dynamics and environmental degradation. ### Human Settlement in Mau Forest ## Objectives * To determine the impact of population growth on forest loss in Mau Forest,Narok County:Kenya. * To Develop mathematical and statistical models to understand how population growth contributes to forest loss in Mau Forest over time. * Develop mathematical and statistical models to understand how population growth contributes to forest loss in Mau Forest over time. * Compare Differential Equation models with traditional statistical models. * Demonstrate how mathematics can be used to model environmental change. * To create a regression model to show the impact. * To find out how differential equations is used in real-world problems. * To create visualisations based on findings using R. ## Background on the Project ### Map of Mau Forest in Kenya * I really struggled, still do, learning differential equations. * I wanted to see how I can apply differential equations to projects since Calculus is a key Mathematical Foundation in Data Science. * I recently did an assignment for my Sustainable Resource Management class (ENV2001) titled 'IMPACT OF POPULATION GROWTH AND HUMAN-INDUCED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION:SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES AGAINST THE VICE GIVING RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM MY COUNTRY'. * The assignment focused on:Population growth, Human activities and Environmental degradation. * I became excited on combining Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Statisticss. * This is also my first math centered project so I am very excited. ---------- -------------- # 1)Mach …