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Title
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Landuse / Land cover dynamics study in Nilgiris district part of Western Ghats, Tamilnadu
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Description
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The document presents a study on the dynamics of land use and land cover in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, focusing on changes from 1973 to 2009. It highlights significant transformations in land use patterns, particularly the increase in urban areas and the decline of agricultural and forest lands, attributed to factors such as population growth, commercialization, and climate change. The research employs remote sensing and GIS techniques to analyze these changes, revealing a notable rise in dense forest areas while open forests and agricultural lands have decreased. The findings emphasize the urgent need for effective land management strategies to address environmental degradation and ensure sustainable development in this ecologically sensitive region.
