Research Article | Published: 01 September 2006

Forest management plan inputs using RS-GIS Techniques

Jessica P. Karia and G. Sandhya Kiran

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 239-244 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-40N5ST | Cite this article

Abstract

The scientific management plan for the forests of Sajwa round of Vadodara District was prepared using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) technique. This study was undertaken to evaluate the present management plan and suggest changes for better management of the forests. Suggestions were made based on IRS 1C, 1999 satellite data and the field data collected from forests. According to the analysis, the status of the forests was found degraded. Therefore, most of the forest patches from the round may be included in the afforestation working circle for better management. Also, the effectiveness of Remote Sensing data compared with conventional method in the forest cover monitoring was assessed and presented.

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Karia, J.P. and Kiran, G.S., 2006. Forest management plan inputs using RS-GIS Techniques. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(3), pp.239-244. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-40N5ST

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2006

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