Analysis of forest degradation by using GIS and remote sensing: a case study of Chandoli National Park Kolhapur in Maharashtra State

Abstract

The present study addresses the status of forest land cover mapping and analytical findings of practical conservation for sustainable development of forested area. Remote sensing and GIS technique are known for reminders special analysis. Chandoli forest area presented the biodiversity and it is essential for ecosystem. There is tropical evergreen, moist deciduous forests. It is including in Sahyadri tiger reserve. The study highlighted those forests are has degraded in small scale but it is the problem for sustainable ecosystem in this National Park Forest area. There should be some remedies for controlling the degradation by road network and settlement due to human activities. Forest cover in the world is 31%, where as in India have 24.56%, 16.50 % in Maharashtra State, 23.19 % in Kolhapur District and Shahuwadi tehsil is acquired 23.38%.