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Bibliothèque Integrated approach for understanding spatio-temporal changes in forest resource distribution in the central Himalaya

Integrated approach for understanding spatio-temporal changes in forest resource distribution in the central Himalaya

Integrated approach for understanding spatio-temporal changes in forest resource distribution in the central Himalaya

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Date of publication
Décembre 2014
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ISBN / Resource ID
AGRIS:US201400091327
Pages
281-290

Intense anthropogenic exploitation has altered distribution of forest resources. This change was analyzed using visual interpretation of satellite data of 1979, 1999 and 2009. Field and interactive social surveys were conducted to identify spatial trends in forest degradation and data were mapped on forest cover and land use maps. Perceptions of villagers were compiled in a pictorial representation to understand changes in forest resource distribution in central Himalaya from 1970 to 2010. Forested areas were subject to degradation and isolation due to loss of connecting forest stands. Species like Lantana camara and Eupatorium adenophorum invaded forest landscapes. Intensity of human pressure differed by forest type and elevation. An integrated approach is needed to monitor forest resource distribution and disturbance.

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Joshi, A. K.
Joshi, P. K.
Chauhan, T.
Bairwa, Brijmohan

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