Forest type mapping of bidar forest division, karnataka using geoinformatics techniques
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The study explores the use of satellite remote sensing techniques to generate forest type maps and assess tree plantation in the Bidar forest division, Karnataka, covering an area of 5814.60 sq.kms. It reveals that approximately 84% of the area is agricultural land, with only 1.778% comprised of dry deciduous forest and 1.38% mixed plantation, raising concerns about environmental stability. The research highlights the significance of GIS technologies for future plantation efforts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining forest coverage for ecological balance.
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FOREST TYPE MAPPING OF BIDAR FOREST DIVISION, KARNATAKA
USING GEOINFORMATICS TECHNIQUES
Shashikant.R.Mise1
, Ganesh2
1
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, 2
M.Tech Scholar, Department of Environmental Engineering,
PDA College of Engineering, Gulbarga
srmise45@yahoo.com, ganeshn870@gmail.com
Abstract
The study demonstrate the potentiality of satellite remote sensing technique for the generation of baseline information on forest types
including tree plantation details in Bidar forest division, Karnataka covering an area of 5814.60Sq.Kms. The Total Area of Bidar
forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is Covered by
crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the
environmental stability of the forest, future plantation site has been mapped. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper
and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate
manner
Keywords:-RS, GIS, GPS, Forest Type, Tree Plantation
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1. INTRODUCTION
Forest is one of the most magnificent expressions of nature on
earth .It is an important renewable natural resource and
benefits from it are immense, mainly timber and non-timber
forest products. It has been an important source of subsistence,
employment, revenue and raw materials to various industries.
Forest plays an important role in the issues related to green
house gases and climate change which are strongly linked to
the maintenance of ecological balance, biological diversity,
environmental stability, soil and water conservation etc
The main objectives of mapping of the existing forest type and
plantation works carried out in Bidar forest division, arnataka.
To prepare various forest type map in Bidar forest division
using PAN+LISS III data.
Archana et al, (Jan. 2013) had carried out there research
work on “Forest Resource Mapping In Pinjore Block,
Haryana, Using Geoinformatics Techniques” and said that
Forests resources,The analysis of the satellite data also reveals
that an area of 18.33 sq km (6.36%) of TOF were present in
Pinjore block [1]
.
M. Kardos(2013) had carried out his research work on
“Method Of Digital Photogrammetry in forest management in
Slovakia” and said that The practical aspect of utilization of
digital photogrammetry methods and their products in Slovak
forestry is presented. We deal with the comparison of various
data obtained by digital cameras, their accuracy, utilization
and effectiveness for mapping [2]
Muhammad Asim Rizwan (Dec,2011) had carried his
research work on “Forest Mapping by using RS and GIS
Techniques” and said that forest have important and vital
global ecological as well as socio-economic resources and
they require a sustainable management. The aim of this study
has, to map the existing forest, to identify unutilized land, to
develop a plan to increase the existing forest coverage and
carry out the related analysis. [3]
1.1 Scope of the Study:
The scope of interest in this present study is to use the GIS
technologies for the forest management of Bidar division,
Karnataka. As the GIS facility was available locally it was
convenient to carry out the project work. The interest to
choose this particular topic is due to the reason that as per the
collected literature so, far the present study is not carried out
on forest management in Bidar division using RS and GIS
technologies.
2. METHODOLOGY
The following methodology has been adopted for the current
study and shown in Figure1
Image Processing: Initially the satellite imageries mentioned
in the figure above were subjected to radiometric and geo-
metric corrections to get a clear image in real world co-
ordinates.
Geo – referencing: Geo – referencing refers to the process of
assigning map coordinates to image data. The image data may](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/foresttypemappingofbidarforestdivisionkarnatakausinggeoinformaticstechniques-161226103445/85/Forest-type-mapping-of-bidar-forest-division-karnataka-using-geoinformatics-techniques-1-320.jpg)
![IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308
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IC-RICE Conference Issue | Nov-2013, Available @ http://www.ijret.org 304
Fig.4 Advance work for future plantation for 2012-13 in Bidar
forest division
3.3 Plantation Works
Tree planting is the process of transplanting tree seeding,
generally for forestry, land reclamination or landscaping
purpose. Tree plantation is helpful in creating instant forest,
tall tree plantation seeding is good for the environment, stop
the encroachment of deserts reclaim land, capture carbon &
reduce-pollution.
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results obtained the following conclusions have
been made, it is observed that the high resolution LISS-III of
IRS-P5 and PAN are merged in identification of types of
forest & its condition in the study area. The total forest cover
in Bidar forest division is less than 6.67% of the total
geographical area in the study area which is a serious issue to
be considered in order to maintain the environmental stability.
During the ground truth collection
Around 12 Sq.Kms area of the total forest division has been
planted in the year 2011-2012, major plantation work has
been done Humnbad range with plantation covering 8.38
Sq.Kms and least plantation in Aurad range with plantation
covering 0.2665 Sq.Kms and around 9.035 Sq.Kms of land
has been prepared in advance for future plantation in Bidar
forest division. With the use of latest Geo-informatics
technology proper and exact condition of the trees can be
observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future
plantation works in an appropriate manner.
REFERENCES
[1] Archana, Girish Pajar and Mathi Kumar, K.E. (2013)
Forest Resource Mapping In Pinjore Block(Panchkula
District),Haryana, Using Geoinfornatics Techniques,
International Journal of Advanced Technology and
Engineering Research(IJATER) Volume 3,Issue1,Issn
No:2250-3536.
[2] M.Kordas: Method Of Digital Photogrammetry In
Forest Management Of Slovakia, journal Of Forest
Science (2013),59,2013(2):pp54-63.
[3] Mohd Asim Rizwan:Forest. (2011) Mapping Using RS
and GIS Techniques, Global Journals Inc (USA),
Issue7, Version1.0.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/foresttypemappingofbidarforestdivisionkarnatakausinggeoinformaticstechniques-161226103445/85/Forest-type-mapping-of-bidar-forest-division-karnataka-using-geoinformatics-techniques-3-320.jpg)
Forest type mapping of bidar forest division, karnataka using geoinformatics techniques
- 1. IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308 __________________________________________________________________________________________ IC-RICE Conference Issue | Nov-2013, Available @ http://www.ijret.org 302 FOREST TYPE MAPPING OF BIDAR FOREST DIVISION, KARNATAKA USING GEOINFORMATICS TECHNIQUES Shashikant.R.Mise1 , Ganesh2 1 Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, 2 M.Tech Scholar, Department of Environmental Engineering, PDA College of Engineering, Gulbarga srmise45@yahoo.com, ganeshn870@gmail.com Abstract The study demonstrate the potentiality of satellite remote sensing technique for the generation of baseline information on forest types including tree plantation details in Bidar forest division, Karnataka covering an area of 5814.60Sq.Kms. The Total Area of Bidar forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is Covered by crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the environmental stability of the forest, future plantation site has been mapped. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate manner Keywords:-RS, GIS, GPS, Forest Type, Tree Plantation ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. INTRODUCTION Forest is one of the most magnificent expressions of nature on earth .It is an important renewable natural resource and benefits from it are immense, mainly timber and non-timber forest products. It has been an important source of subsistence, employment, revenue and raw materials to various industries. Forest plays an important role in the issues related to green house gases and climate change which are strongly linked to the maintenance of ecological balance, biological diversity, environmental stability, soil and water conservation etc The main objectives of mapping of the existing forest type and plantation works carried out in Bidar forest division, arnataka. To prepare various forest type map in Bidar forest division using PAN+LISS III data. Archana et al, (Jan. 2013) had carried out there research work on “Forest Resource Mapping In Pinjore Block, Haryana, Using Geoinformatics Techniques” and said that Forests resources,The analysis of the satellite data also reveals that an area of 18.33 sq km (6.36%) of TOF were present in Pinjore block [1] . M. Kardos(2013) had carried out his research work on “Method Of Digital Photogrammetry in forest management in Slovakia” and said that The practical aspect of utilization of digital photogrammetry methods and their products in Slovak forestry is presented. We deal with the comparison of various data obtained by digital cameras, their accuracy, utilization and effectiveness for mapping [2] Muhammad Asim Rizwan (Dec,2011) had carried his research work on “Forest Mapping by using RS and GIS Techniques” and said that forest have important and vital global ecological as well as socio-economic resources and they require a sustainable management. The aim of this study has, to map the existing forest, to identify unutilized land, to develop a plan to increase the existing forest coverage and carry out the related analysis. [3] 1.1 Scope of the Study: The scope of interest in this present study is to use the GIS technologies for the forest management of Bidar division, Karnataka. As the GIS facility was available locally it was convenient to carry out the project work. The interest to choose this particular topic is due to the reason that as per the collected literature so, far the present study is not carried out on forest management in Bidar division using RS and GIS technologies. 2. METHODOLOGY The following methodology has been adopted for the current study and shown in Figure1 Image Processing: Initially the satellite imageries mentioned in the figure above were subjected to radiometric and geo- metric corrections to get a clear image in real world co- ordinates. Geo – referencing: Geo – referencing refers to the process of assigning map coordinates to image data. The image data may
- 2. IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology __________________________________________________________________________________________ IC-RICE Conference Issue | Nov-2013, Available @ already be projected onto the desired plane, but not yet referenced to the proper coordinate system. Geo by itself, involves changing only the map coordinate information in the image file. The grid of th change. Mosaic king: The project area pertaining to this project often spanned several image files. Hence, it was necessary to combine the images to create one large file. This technique is called mosaic king. Sub setting: Sub setting refers to breaking out a portion of a large file into one or more smaller files. At times, image files contained area much larger than a particular project area. In these cases, it was helpful to reduce the size of the image file to include only the Area Of Interest (AOI). This is not only eliminated the extraneous data in the file, but it accelerated the processing due to the smaller amount of data to process. This was important even more because the project involved multiband data. 3. RESULT AND DISCUSSIONS The studies depict the application of remote sensing techniques for the mapping of plantation works and forest type in Bidar, Karnataka. Here Humnbad range is major portion of forest cover in the division. There is variety of trees found in the Bidar forest division the total forest cover occupies 5814 Sq.Kms. 3.1 Forest Type Mapping The forest type map has been generated to show the land area used within the forest division as shown in F spatial distributions under forest category Table.1 and shown in pie chart Fig1 forest type map of Bidar forest division: IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2013, Available @ http://www.ijret.org already be projected onto the desired plane, but not yet referenced to the proper coordinate system. Geo – referencing, by itself, involves changing only the map coordinate information in the image file. The grid of the image does not The project area pertaining to this project often spanned several image files. Hence, it was necessary to combine the images to create one large file. This technique is refers to breaking out a portion of a large file into one or more smaller files. At times, image files contained area much larger than a particular project area. In these cases, it was helpful to reduce the size of the image file f Interest (AOI). This is not only eliminated the extraneous data in the file, but it accelerated the processing due to the smaller amount of data to process. This was important even more because the project involved The studies depict the application of remote sensing techniques for the mapping of plantation works and forest type in Bidar, Karnataka. Here Humnbad range is major portion of forest cover in the division. There is variety of trees found in forest division the total forest cover occupies 5814 The forest type map has been generated to show the land area he forest division as shown in Figure 1 and the ategory were shown in forest type map of Bidar forest division: The Total Area of Bidar forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is covered area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the environmental stability of the forest. Figure No 2 Fig2: Pie Chart showing percentage distribution of 3.2 Plantation Work Maps i By using the data obtained from the forest department and interpreting with the GPS values obtained for ground truth verification, maps for plantation raised dur shown in Figure No 3 and the plantation details of 2011 has been. Shown and advance 2012-13 in Bidar forest division have been generated shown in Figure No 4 Fig: 3 Plantation work done during 2011 eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 303 The Total Area of Bidar forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about covered by crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the environmental Figure No 2. wing percentage distribution of varoius forest Work Maps in Bidar Forest Division By using the data obtained from the forest department and interpreting with the GPS values obtained for ground truth verification, maps for plantation raised during 2011-12 as and the plantation details of 2011-12 and advance work for Future plantation for 13 in Bidar forest division have been generated ads Plantation work done during 2011-12 in Bidar forest division
- 3. IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308 __________________________________________________________________________________________ IC-RICE Conference Issue | Nov-2013, Available @ http://www.ijret.org 304 Fig.4 Advance work for future plantation for 2012-13 in Bidar forest division 3.3 Plantation Works Tree planting is the process of transplanting tree seeding, generally for forestry, land reclamination or landscaping purpose. Tree plantation is helpful in creating instant forest, tall tree plantation seeding is good for the environment, stop the encroachment of deserts reclaim land, capture carbon & reduce-pollution. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results obtained the following conclusions have been made, it is observed that the high resolution LISS-III of IRS-P5 and PAN are merged in identification of types of forest & its condition in the study area. The total forest cover in Bidar forest division is less than 6.67% of the total geographical area in the study area which is a serious issue to be considered in order to maintain the environmental stability. During the ground truth collection Around 12 Sq.Kms area of the total forest division has been planted in the year 2011-2012, major plantation work has been done Humnbad range with plantation covering 8.38 Sq.Kms and least plantation in Aurad range with plantation covering 0.2665 Sq.Kms and around 9.035 Sq.Kms of land has been prepared in advance for future plantation in Bidar forest division. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate manner. REFERENCES [1] Archana, Girish Pajar and Mathi Kumar, K.E. (2013) Forest Resource Mapping In Pinjore Block(Panchkula District),Haryana, Using Geoinfornatics Techniques, International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Research(IJATER) Volume 3,Issue1,Issn No:2250-3536. [2] M.Kordas: Method Of Digital Photogrammetry In Forest Management Of Slovakia, journal Of Forest Science (2013),59,2013(2):pp54-63. [3] Mohd Asim Rizwan:Forest. (2011) Mapping Using RS and GIS Techniques, Global Journals Inc (USA), Issue7, Version1.0.