![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Changes in the Vegetation Density of Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha (India) Using Multitemporal Satellite Imagery
Joint Authors
Biswal, Anima
Jeyaram, A.
Kumar, Umesh
Mukherjee, Sumit
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
National parks and protected areas require periodic monitoring because of changing land cover types and variability of landscape contexts within and adjacent to their boundaries.
In this study, remote sensing and GIS techniques were used to analyse the changes in the vegetation density particularly in the zones of higher anthropogenic pressure in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR) of Odisha (India), using Landsat imagery from 1975 to 2005.
A technique for the detection of postclassification changes was followed and the change in vegetation density as expressed by normalized difference vegetation index was computed.
Results indicate that high dense forest in the core zone has been conserved and the highest reforestation has also occurred in this zone of SBR.
The results also reveal that anthropological interventions are more in the less dense forest areas and along the roads, whereas high dense forest areas have remained undisturbed and rejuvenated.
This study provides baseline data demonstrating alteration in land cover over the past three decades and also serves as a foundation for monitoring future changes in the national parks and protected areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Biswal, Anima& Jeyaram, A.& Mukherjee, Sumit& Kumar, Umesh. 2013. Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Changes in the Vegetation Density of Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha (India) Using Multitemporal Satellite Imagery. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466452
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Biswal, Anima…[et al.]. Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Changes in the Vegetation Density of Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha (India) Using Multitemporal Satellite Imagery. International Journal of Ecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466452
American Medical Association (AMA)
Biswal, Anima& Jeyaram, A.& Mukherjee, Sumit& Kumar, Umesh. Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Changes in the Vegetation Density of Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha (India) Using Multitemporal Satellite Imagery. International Journal of Ecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466452
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466452