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<p>Mapping and quantifying forest cover change and fragmentation is essential for effective conservation planning. Assessing forest fragmentation and connectivity requires advanced geospatial tools and techniques that provide accurate and timely information. This study focuses on forest cover mapping and morphological spatial pattern analysis to assess changes in forest cover, forest fragmentation and connectivity in the regional forest landscape of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Telangana between 1972 and 2023. Overall, net forest cover decreased by 37.3% between 1972 and 2023, resulting in fragmented landscapes that disrupt wildlife movement, gene flow, and overall ecosystem connectivity. The dominant morphological type is core forest, which makes up 50.5% of the total forest area in 2023. The findings revealed that deforestation and fragmentation of forest cover continued, but at a slower rate than in previous decades. By measuring the spatial patterns of forest cover change and connectivity, study provides valuable insights into the extent of forest fragmentation. This information is essential for developing targeted interventions, prioritizing restoration efforts, and mitigating the adverse effects of fragmentation on species survival and ecosystem resilience.</p>

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From core to fragmented: analysing the morphological spatial patterns and significant decline of deforestation in regional forest landscape of Telangana, India

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    2025年2月8日

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  • Jyoti Kumari,
  • N. S. Srinidhi,
  • P. A. Neha,
  • C. Sudhakar Reddy

摘要

Mapping and quantifying forest cover change and fragmentation is essential for effective conservation planning. Assessing forest fragmentation and connectivity requires advanced geospatial tools and techniques that provide accurate and timely information. This study focuses on forest cover mapping and morphological spatial pattern analysis to assess changes in forest cover, forest fragmentation and connectivity in the regional forest landscape of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Telangana between 1972 and 2023. Overall, net forest cover decreased by 37.3% between 1972 and 2023, resulting in fragmented landscapes that disrupt wildlife movement, gene flow, and overall ecosystem connectivity. The dominant morphological type is core forest, which makes up 50.5% of the total forest area in 2023. The findings revealed that deforestation and fragmentation of forest cover continued, but at a slower rate than in previous decades. By measuring the spatial patterns of forest cover change and connectivity, study provides valuable insights into the extent of forest fragmentation. This information is essential for developing targeted interventions, prioritizing restoration efforts, and mitigating the adverse effects of fragmentation on species survival and ecosystem resilience.