Geographical analysis

Abstract

Karnataka has witnessed lot of changes in the forest cover due to two primary factors i.e. climate change and exponential increased in use of forest land and resources. However a drastic change is seen in four districts namely Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Uttar Kannada and Kodagu. Due to the decreasing green cover the government is ceding imperative accords and judgements in conserving the forests. It has been observed that deforestation leaves an underlying impact on human population further disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. However, prevailing complications like climate change, forest fire, deforestation, increase in climatic temperature, loss of soil quality are some of the challenges in maintaining the green sustainability. The paper focuses on two districts: Dakshin Kannada and Udupi in order to study the cause of rapid decrease in forest cover. Use of geospatial technology for the restoration of forest cover is the main objective and to find out plant species that grows fast and survives even on harsh climatic conditions with less water intake. This paper also outlooks the estimated time required for restoration of forest cover.

Keywords: Deforestation, Forest Fragmentation, Climate Change, Forest Biodiversity, Geospatial Technology