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ArticleSatellite remote sensing-based forest resources assessment methods for effective management and sustainable development of forests by generation of information on forests and trees outside forest cover
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Satellite based remote sensing methods have proved to be an effective and scientifically proven method for managing and conserving forest data and resources at periodic time intervals. The forest resources monitoring methods provide useful data to forest managers for sustainable forest management at different scale and forest management units. Over the years the scientific management of forest have been a subject globally discussed incorporating the role of environmentalist, conservationist and communities associated with the forest. It has been an unhidden fact that forests have suffered tremendous pressure in developing countries on the pretext of development. It is through effective monitoring and communication of forest information and knowledge that the concerned provincial governments are forced to take remedial measures for protecting the forests. Apart from the government owned forests, termed as Recorded Forest Areas(RFA) in India, Trees outside forests(TOF) are well acknowledged as an important component of forest resources. The ToF, which basically exist as block, linear and scattered plantations on earth are captured using LISS-III sensor of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite. For the national level scale mapping, all patches of area 1hectare and above are considered for estimation. For mapping of ToF patches of size between 0.1-1hectare, high resolution data from LISSIV sensor(5.8metres resolution) is analyzed. It has been now a well-established fact that trees outside RFAs, although in small proportion, contribute significantly to forest conservation and meeting the demand of people towards minor forest produce, firewood etc. The exercise on forest change detection using a hybrid method, is effective in identification of significant forest change. The assessment of forests and ToFs using satellite data and advance image processing tools may be helpful in effective management and long term sustainability of forests in developing countries. Keywords: [Recorded Forest Area, Trees Outside Forest, National Forest Inventory, FSI, Neural Network, Machine Learning] ID: 3622277 -
ArticleForest landscapes restoration measures as a cost effective solution for climate change mitigation and adaptation in India
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Global deforestation and forest degradation have led to massive loss of biodiversity. Hence, it is important not only to protect but also restore the forest ecosystems. Forest biodiversity protection, biomass production and climate change mitigation and adaptation are important key motivation for forest restoration. Tree-based landscape restoration is a widely accepted cost-effective measure to combat climate change. India’s commitment of Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement is to sequester additional 2.5 to 3 billion tons CO2 equivalent by 2030 through increased forest and tree cover and this ties in with the Bonn Challenge commitment to restore 21 mha of deforested and degraded lands by 2030 (now increased to 26 mha during UNCCD COP 14 meeting held in Sept. 2019) as well as the SDGs. This commitment can only be met if existing forests are protected and improved and tree cover is extended by 25 to 30 mha. The main objectives of the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in India is to reverse the process of degradation of forests & improve its productive potential, improve the regeneration of native flora & enrich the biodiversity, and enhance biomass production, carbon stocks & incomes of the rural households. For a successful FLR works in India, focus needs to be on proactive involvement of communities and local people, better coordination among the various government agencies and departments for effective implementation of project activities, robust Institutional mechanism, and continuous fund flow and support to sustain the activities and keep the restored areas intact. Here, we present how India can achieve the NDC and Bonn Challenge through forest landscape restoration. Potential to increase forest and tree cover and the carbon sequestration that can be achieved has been discussed. This will support planning for landscape restoration through the past and on-going initiatives which identifies different types of interventions implemented. Keywords: Deforestation and forest degradation; Climate change; Biodiversity conservation; Research; Landscape management ID: 3469382 -
ArticleMitigation of climate change effects in Godavari River Basin through forestry interventions
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Godavari River has immense environmental, religious, cultural and socio-economic significance for the people of India. The Godavari River basin is the second largest in India and is home to 98.4 million people, who directly or indirectly depend on the river and its tributaries for their livelihood needs. In fact, the river is a life line for the seven beneficiary states and their riparian communities. Exponential population growth and the associated rapid all-round developments along river course, degradation of forests in the catchment areas and riparian zones, change in rainfall regime due to climate change are some of the factors that have affected both the water flow regime and the quality of water in Godavari River. Forests provide large climate change mitigation opportunity at relatively lower costs, along with other significant co-benefits. Keeping this in mind, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, under the aegis of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has prepared a ‘Detailed project report for restoration of Godavari River through forestry interventions’. Through extensive stakeholder consultations and the usage of modern tools of Geographic Information System and Remote sensing, 849 sq km stressed area has been identified along the main stem Godavari and ten of its major tributaries for forestry intervention. The project is expected to increase forest cover over an area of 653 sq km and improve forest cover over another 196 sq km. The potential benefits likely to accrue from the project includes carbon sequestration to the tune of 13.55 million tonnes of CO2 eq over ten years, ground water recharge to the tune of 215 million cubic meter per year, sediment reduction to the tune of 404 thousand cubic meter per year, generation of non- timber forest produce to the tune of Rs.1310 million per year, besides generating 27 million man-days of employment opportunities for riverscape communities. Keywords: [River restoration, Deforestation, Forest degradation, Landscape management, Climate change] ID: 3623068
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