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Mining impacts on forest cover change in a tropical forest using remote sensing and spatial information from 2001-2019: A case study of Odisha (India)

J Environ Manage. 2022 Jan 15;302(Pt B):114067. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114067. Epub 2021 Nov 12.

Abstract

Worldwide mining activities are one of the major anthropogenic activities that have caused high forest cover loss (FCL). In this study, we have quantified FCL in Odisha State due to mining activities analyzing Hansen Global Forest Change (HGFC) time series data for the period of 2001-2019 in Google Earth Engine platform. Our analysis suggests that Nabarangpur, Puri, Kendrapara, and Kalahandi districts lost more than 20% of their forest cover during this period. Rayagada and Koraput were the top two districts that recorded the highest FCL with mean change rates of 13.81 km2/year and 7.17 km2/year, respectively. The results point out that mining operations have grown in recent years in Odisha State, and the increase in these activities has contributed to the increase in FCL. This study offers a cost-effective methodology to monitor FCL in mining areas which will eventually contribute to the protection of forest biodiversity and forest dwelling tribal population.

Keywords: Deforestation; GIS; Google earth engine; Landsat; Mining activities; Remote sensing.

MeSH terms

  • Anthropogenic Effects
  • Conservation of Natural Resources*
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Forests
  • India
  • Remote Sensing Technology*