Combating Forest Loss and Fires Technology–Policy Approaches in Key Biodiversity Areas (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) - Softcover

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Goyal, Manish Kumar; Rakkasagi, Shivukumar

 
9783031848193: Combating Forest Loss and Fires Technology–Policy Approaches in Key Biodiversity Areas (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3031848195 ISBN 13: 9783031848193
Verlag: Springer, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

This book explores Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in India, addressing the challenges and proposing solutions for the conservation of these critical ecosystems. It examines the pivotal role of KBAs in biodiversity conservation and their significance in the global context, offering data-driven analyses of deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and forest loss. Utilizing open-source data, the book assesses the extent of habitat destruction, investigates the frequency and effects of fires on biodiversity and ecosystem services, and proposes actionable fire management strategies. The authors also explores the impact of artificial lighting on wildlife within KBAs, illustrating how human development alters natural habitats and offering mitigation measures. By integrating technology and policy, the book emphasizes the application of remote sensing and data analytics to develop evidence-based conservation strategies. It also charts future directions for monitoring KBAs, highlighting the potential of emerging technologies in conservation efforts.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal is a Chair Professor- BIS Standardization and Dean, Infrastructure Development at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore. His research interests include water, air, and soil, with a focus on GIS and remote sensing applications in water, environment, and climate change.

Mr. Shivukumar Rakkasagi is a PhD Scholar and DST INSPIRE Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from VTU University and an MSc in Geoinformatics from KSRDPR University. His research spans a wide array of domains, including Geospatial Intelligence, Climate Risk Analytics, Sustainable Development, Wetlands, Key Biodiversity Areas, Multi-Hazard Disaster Management, Techno-Societal Frameworks, and Water Resources Management.  

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Verlag
Springer
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
3031848195
ISBN 13 
9783031848193
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Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
94
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