Using satellite imagery to locate innovative forest management practices in Nepal
Article Abstract:
An analysis is presented on satellite imagery of Nepal's forests, in which anomalies are studied to identify and evaluate unique forest practices as possible methods for curbing deforestation. Advantages and limitations to this method are discussed.
Publisher: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
Government domestic functions, Facilities & equipment, Management dynamics, Nepal, Management, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Environmental policy, Forest management, Satellite imaging, Company business management, Forest policy, Natural resource policy
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
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Quantifying spatial patterns of landscapes
Article Abstract:
Information theoretical landscape indices based on data from digitized maps in grid format is discussed. A measurement is introduced on how much information is contained in a coarse-scale map about a fine-scale map.
Publisher: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
United States, Environmental monitoring, Landscape assessment
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
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