Vegetation and forest carbon dynamics in relation to anthropogenic impacts and climate variability at selected sites in India (Record no. 291956)
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| fixed length control field | 02869nam a22002057a 4500 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 551.6 |
| Item number | SWE/VE PG |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Swedha, P Sudevan |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Vegetation and forest carbon dynamics in relation to anthropogenic impacts and climate variability at selected sites in India |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Vellanikkara |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | College of Climate Change and Environmental Science |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2024 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 70 p. |
| 502 ## - DISSERTATION NOTE | |
| Dissertation note | MSc. |
| 520 3# - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Abstract | Human activities, particularly monoculture plantations and infrastructure development, significantly alter natural landscapes. Monitoring these activities in global biodiversity hotspots is crucial. This study focuses on spatiotemporal changes in vegetation and carbon dynamics in two distinct regions: Kottayam district in Kerala, and the Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) in Mizoram. The primary objective of the first study was to monitor the expansion of rubber plantations in Kottayam, Kerala, which is the state’s highest rubber-producing district. Mapping and estimating carbon stocks are essential to understand the environmental impacts resulting from rubber plantation growth. Remote sensing technologies, including Landsat 7 and LISS-IV satellite images and topographical maps, were used to identify spatiotemporal dynamics and assess carbon stock. Forest cover dynamics were evaluated using the Forest Survey of India (FSI) and multi-temporal data, revealing that rubber plantations now cover 56.93% of the district’s total geographical area. Additionally, 4.48% of the area consists of natural forests, including teak monoculture (2.01%). Estimating aboveground biomass (AGB) and carbon stock is critical for climate change considerations. The study estimated a total carbon storage of 8.3 teragrams for the entire study area in 2018. The second study focused on anthropogenic impacts, specifically the Tuirial hydroelectric project within Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Mizoram. Using remote sensing techniques and satellite imagery from Landsat and Sentinel-2A, the study analysed tree loss over the past two decades. The results revealed a significant reduction in forest cover due to infrastructure development, leading to habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss. Recommendations include environmental assessments and conservation initiatives to mitigate the impacts caused by the Tuirial hydroelectric project on PWS. Age-based approach for enhanced C-stock for rubber plantations. Understanding these dynamics and implementing conservation measures are critical for maintaining ecosystem health and resilience in these regions |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Climate Change and Environmental Science |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Forest carbon dynamics |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Anthropogenic impacts |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Vegitation |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Vinay Kumar Dadhwal (Guide) |
| 856 ## - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810225741 |
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| Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Koha item type |
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| Not For Loan | Thesis | KAU Central Library, Thrissur | KAU Central Library, Thrissur | Technical Processing Division | 04/04/2025 | 551.6 SWE/VE PG | 176319 | 04/04/2025 | Theses |