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Wildlife habitat assessment and modelling using remote sensing and GIS

Puspa P. Dash, P. K. Joshi and P. S. Roy

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 217-230 | 2006
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Dash, P.P., Joshi, P.K. and Roy, P.S., 2006. Wildlife habitat assessment and modelling using remote sensing and GIS. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(3), pp.217-230. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-YB7G5K

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