Modeling Forest Landscape Dynamics

Name: Modeling Forest Landscape Dynamics
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Setturu Bharath(Autor*in)

Nova Science Publishers Inc

Erschienen am 5. Mai 2021

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Intro
Contents
Preface
Prologue
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1
Landscape Dynamics
1.1. Landscape
1.2. Landscape and Its Interactions
1.3. Landscape Dynamics
1.4. Fragmentation of Forest Landscape
1.5. Geospatial Techniques for Monitoring Landscape Dynamics
1.6. Modeling Landscape Dynamics
1.7. Modeling: Need, Evaluation, and Approaches
1.8. Comparison of Models: Spatial/Non-Spatial and Static/Dynamic Modeling
1.9. Challenges Associated with Accuracy and Validation of Modeling
1.10. Landscape Modeling: Case Studies from India
1.11. Policy Initiatives for Monitoring and Management of Landscapes
1.12. Challenges in Modeling Landscape Dynamics
1.12.1. Need for Regional Scale Land Use Modeling
1.12.2. Challenges in Modeling Forested Landscape
Chapter 2
Modeling Framework for Landscape Dynamics
2.1. Modeling Framework for Landscape Dynamics
2.2. Modeling Techniques for Forest Landscape
2.2.1. Markov Cellular Automata Model
2.2.1.1. Markov Transitions
2.2.1.2. CA Based Modeling and Prediction
2.2.1.3. Limitations of Markov Cellular Automata (MCA)
2.2.2. Empirical Modeling Technique: CLUE-S Model
2.2.2.1. Limitations of CLUE-S
2.3. Proposed Hybrid Modeling Technique-Fuzzy AHP MCCA
2.3.1. Simulation and Future Prediction Using the Proposed Modeling Technique Based on Hybrid FUZZY-AHP-MCCA
2.3.1.1. Model Conceptualization
2.3.1.2. Simulation and Prediction
Conclusion
Chapter 3
Materials and Method Study Area: Uttara Kannada District
3.1. Salient Features of Uttara Kannada
3.1.1. Agro Climate
3.1.2. Topography, Geology, and Geomorphology
3.1.3. Lotic Ecosystems and Spatial Patterns of Rainfall
3.1.4. Ecology
3.1.5. Administration
3.1.6. Demography
3.1.7. History and Cultural Significance
3.2. Data and Method
3.2.1. Data
3.2.1.1. Remote Sensing (RS) Data
3.2.1.2. Ancillary Data
3.2.2. Method
3.2.2.1. Pre-Processing of Data
3.2.2.2. Land Cover (LC) Analysis
3.2.2.3. Land Use (LU) Analysis
3.2.2.4. Accuracy Assessment
3.2.2.5. The Annual Rate of Changes in LU
3.2.2.6. Analysis of Forest Fragmentation
Chapter 4
Quantifying Landscape Dynamics
4.1. Quantifying Landscape Changes
4.1.1. Land Cover (LC) Analysis
4.1.2. Land Use (LU) Analysis
4.1.3. Analysis of Forest Fragmentation
Conclusion
Chapter 5
Policy Framework for Ecological Conservation: Prioritization of Ecological Sensitive Regions
5.1. Prioritization of Ecological Sensitive Regions for Policy Interventions
5.1.1. Land
5.1.2. Ecology
5.1.3. Geo-Climatic Variables
5.1.4. Energy
5.1.5. Social Aspects
5.1.6. Estuarine Diversity
5.1.7. Ecological Sensitive Regions of Uttara Kannada
Conclusion
Chapter 6
Modeling Landscape Dynamics
6.1. Modeling Landscape Dynamics-Scenario Based Approach
6.1.1. Modeling LULC Changes with Constrained Non-Agent Based Approach - Business as Usual Scenario-BAU
6.1.2. Historical Growth Scenario (HGS)
6.1.3. Managed Growth Rate Scenario through the Proposed Hybrid Model
6.1.3.1. Simulation and Future Prediction Using FUZZY-AHP-MCCA
6.1.4. IPCC Climate Change Growth Rate Scenario
6.1.5. Conservation Scenarios - Integrating conservation of ESR
Protection of Intact (Interior) Contiguous Forests in the Modeling Framework
6.1.5.1. ESR Scenario
6.1.5.2. Intact/Interior Forests Conservation (IFC) Scenario
Conclusion
References
Appendix 1. Glimpses of Uttara Kannada and Field Data Collection
Appendix 2. Field Investigation (Primary Data Collection), Vegetation Sampling, and Secondary Data Collection
Appendix 3. Land Use Classes Identification and Accuracy Assessment
Land Use Classes Identification
Step 1
Step 2
NRSC Colour Codes for Land Use Categories
Accuracy Assessment
Accuracy Assessment
Appendix 4. Forest Dwellers of Uttara Kannada
About the Authors
Index
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