Research Article | Published: 01 September 2005

Remote sensing for forest cover dynamics in north-east India

N. V. Lele, P. K. Joshi and S. P. Agarwal

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 28 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 217-224 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-2H3CNM | Cite this article

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Lele, N.V., Joshi, P.K. and Agarwal, S.P., 2005. Remote sensing for forest cover dynamics in north-east India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 28(3), pp.217-224. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-2H3CNM

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