Abstract:
The Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer) is a multipurpose
species highly valued by local communities and often referred
to as the “tree of life” due to the extensive use of its various
parts. It is predominantly found in the dry zones of Sri Lanka,
particularly in the Northern and Eastern regions. However,
the current population of Palmyrah palms remains unknown,
as manual counting is both labor-intensive and timeconsuming.
This study aimed to detect Palmyrah palm in
selected areas of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka using
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery combined with
machine learning techniques. The results demonstrated
that high-resolution UAV imagery enables accurate
detection of Palmyrah palm crowns in the region.
