There are many local fragmentation metrics, but most can be grouped into four types
(composition/area, isolation, edge, and shape), and none of them alone determines the …

Introduction Scientific documentation of the qualitative forest vegetation parameters of a
biogeographical area provides baseline information to guide conservation strategies and …

Infrastructure development is a leading driver of forest cover loss in the tropics, resulting in a
significant decrease in biodiversity. With recent advancements in digital image processing …

Background Fragmentation and deforestation are one of the greatest threats to forests, and
these processes are of even more concern in the tropics, where the seasonal dry forest is …

Because of the influence of climate change and human activities, an in-depth analysis of
land use/cover change (LUCC) and its drivers in Nepal is important for local community …

Climate change is one of the main threats to many vulnerable species, including the Asiatic
black bear (Ursus thibetnus), due to disruption in biological and ethological responses …

This research has employed remotely sensed data and image classification techniques for
the first time to track three decades (1989 to 2021) of forest cover change and forest …

Sustainable forest management (SFM) practices are required to conserve forest ecosystem
services. International agreements and national management plans have been developed …

An extremely severe tropical cyclone Fani made its landfall on 3rd May, 2019 along the
coastal region of Odisha, India causing profound damage to its natural and human …

Comprehensive botanical assessments are pivotal for understanding the intricate world of
plant biodiversity. These assessments serve multifaceted purposes, from cataloging …