LAND USE ANALYSIS OF KOTAGIRI WATER-SHED AND KOOKALTHORAI USING GOOGLE EARTH IMAGERY (2012-2018)_Field Work report

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This study focuses on the land use analysis of Katagiri Watershed and Kookalthorai using Google Earth Imaging (2012-2018) from the Indian Institute of Forest Management in Bhopal. The study aims to understand the changes in land use, including settlements, protected areas, agriculture, and other related categories. Land use mapping helps monitor the changes observed in settlements, agricultural land cover, plantations, and forest cover. The study is based on the findings of the fieldwork report conducted at the Keystone Foundation from 5/10/2018 to 16/10/2018. The study acknowledges the support of Dr. ParulRishi, Dr. Sandeep Tambe, and Dr. C.P. Kala of the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, and the Water Monitoring Team. The study also acknowledges the support of the staff members of the Keystone Foundation and their friends for their support throughout the study. The study concludes that land use mapping is a useful tool for understanding land use and its management.

Date

5 October 2018

Format

pdf

Language

English

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