Abstract

The tropical dry deciduous forests of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh (state) in India are facing to severe threat from agricultural expansion, increased urbanisation, infrastructure development and unsustainable use of forest produce. The forests are nowadays fragmented and wildlife habitat is vanishing. Decreasing numbers of wild animal species requires using methods for preventing the loss of biodiversity.

The present study concerns analysis of satellite remote sensing data of Landsat OLI (2013) in conjunction with Geographic Information System (GIS) and support of Geographic Positioning System (GPS) to identify suitable habitat for wild animals. The thematic maps regarding e.g. land use, forest cover type were prepared. The weighted overlay method was used for integration of the thematic layers for identification of potential habitat and corridors for wildlife movement. Most suitable (2.54%), moderately suitable (12.0%) and least suitable (16.20%) areas were delineated and represented in a map. Highly suitable habitat was found at Dadri and Kotwa forest; moderately suitable habitat was found in Darhi Ram forests. Least suitable areas were found in Kotwa and Patewar forests. Such data are the basis to assess the wildlife conservation measures.

Details

Title
Spatial Analysis of Wildlife Habitat around Madihan forests of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh in India, using Geospatial Technology
Author
Goparaju, Laxmi 1 ; Ahmad, Firoz 1 ; Sinha, Debadityo 1 

 Vindhyan Ecology and Natural History Foundation, 36/30, Shivpuri Colony, Station Road, Mirzapur231001, Uttar Pradesh, India, phone: +91 9540857338 
Pages
73-79
Publication year
2018
Publication date
2018
Publisher
De Gruyter Poland
ISSN
00716677
e-ISSN
21995907
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Russian; English; German; Polish
ProQuest document ID
3156877866
Copyright
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