Description
This paper examines the forestry scenarios of Nepal from 1976 to 2000 using remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) technologies. It utilizes Landsat Multispectral Scanner (MSS) data of 1975-76, Thematic Mapper (TM) data of 1989-90, and Enhanced Thematic data of 1999-2000. It also uses 30 m digital elevation data from the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) sensor. All these data sources are used to examine how successful community forestry is in three ecological regions: the Terai (30 m- 999.99 m), the mid-hills (1,000-3,999.99 m), and the mountains (>4,000 m). It examines the driving forces of deforestation such as roads, urbanization and distances from roads to forests and settlements at various elevations.
Monitoring the successes and failures of community forestry in Nepal using remote sensing and GIS technologies: 1976-2000
This paper examines the forestry scenarios of Nepal from 1976 to 2000 using remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) technologies. It utilizes Landsat Multispectral Scanner (MSS) data of 1975-76, Thematic Mapper (TM) data of 1989-90, and Enhanced Thematic data of 1999-2000. It also uses 30 m digital elevation data from the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) sensor. All these data sources are used to examine how successful community forestry is in three ecological regions: the Terai (30 m- 999.99 m), the mid-hills (1,000-3,999.99 m), and the mountains (>4,000 m). It examines the driving forces of deforestation such as roads, urbanization and distances from roads to forests and settlements at various elevations.