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Biodiversity Characterisation at Landscape level - National Assessment

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The article was published on 2015-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 58 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Biodiversity.

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Development of Decadal (1985–1995–2005) Land Use and Land Cover Database for India

TL;DR: The present study utilizes the satellite images to generate national level LULC maps at decadal intervals for 1985, 1995 and 2005 using onscreen visual interpretation techniques with minimum mapping unit of 2.5 hectares to conclude that this dataset has captured the maximum cumulative patch diversity frequency, indicating the detailed representation that can be attributed to the on- screen visual interpretation technique.
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New vegetation type map of India prepared using satellite remote sensing: Comparison with global vegetation maps and utilities

Partha Sarathi Roy, +99 more
TL;DR: This vegetation type map is the most comprehensive one developed for India so far and was prepared using 23.5 m seasonal satellite remote sensing data, field samples and information relating to the biogeography, climate and soil.
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Nationwide classification of forest types of India using remote sensing and GIS

TL;DR: The present study has classified forest types of India based on multi-season IRS Resourcesat-2 Advanced Wide Field Sensor (AWiFS) data, bringing out a comprehensive vegetation cover and forest type maps based on inputs critical in defining the various categories of vegetation and forest types.
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Future of endemic flora of biodiversity hotspots in India.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors predict the future distribution of 637 endemic plant species from three biodiversity hotspots in India; Himalaya, Western Ghats, Indo-Burma, based on A1B scenario for year 2050 and 2080.
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Determinants of household collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and alternative livelihood activities in Similipal Tiger Reserve, India.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the extent and pattern of household collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), and identified and analyzed the factors that influence a household's participation in NTFP activities vis-a-vis alternative livelihood activities.
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