Sustainable Biodiversity Management in India: Remote Sensing Perspective

Remote sensing, a state of art technology has gained significance due to its capability to map and monitor compositional, structural and functional biodiversity. Remote sensing data provides a perspective on how ecosystems and species are being affected by the multiple disturbances. This paper prese...

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Published in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India, Section A, physical sciences India, Section A, physical sciences, 2017-12, Vol.87 (4), p.617-627
Main Authors: Sudhakar Reddy, C., Diwakar, P. G., Krishna Murthy, Y. V. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied and Technical Physics
Atomic
Biodiversity
Biomonitoring
Consolidation
Deforestation
Detection
Ecological monitoring
Ecosystems
Fires
Forests
Land cover
Mathematical analysis
Molecular
Optical and Plasma Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum Physics
Remote monitoring
Remote sensing
Review Article
Vegetation
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:Remote sensing, a state of art technology has gained significance due to its capability to map and monitor compositional, structural and functional biodiversity. Remote sensing data provides a perspective on how ecosystems and species are being affected by the multiple disturbances. This paper presents consolidated information of earth observation based biodiversity research and conservation applications in India. Progress achieved for understanding essential biodiversity variables with reference to species populations, species traits, community composition, ecosystem function and ecosystem structure have been reviewed. Studies mostly focused on remote sensing based biodiversity indicators in understanding of land cover, forest cover, forest type, fragmentation, biological richness, carbon stocks, fires and protected area monitoring at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Fine resolution understanding with reference to vegetation structure, function, distribution of threatened, endemic and invasive species is required for effective conservation strategies. The declining trend of deforestation and effectiveness of protected area network indicates India’s commitment towards the global conservation targets. Ensured continuity of remote sensing can support in near real monitoring of habitats and achieving conservation effectiveness.
ISSN:0369-8203
2250-1762
DOI:10.1007/s40010-017-0438-6