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Cycle of Year Sensor Spatial Scale Minimum Mode of
assessment resolution mapping interpretation
(meters) 1: 50,000 unit (ha)
IX 2003 IRS-1D LISSIII 1: 50,000 Digital
23.5 1: 50,000 1 Digital
X 2005 IRS-1D LISSIII 1: 50,000 1 Digital
23.5 1 Digital
XI 2009 IRS-P6 LISSIII 1: 50,000 1
23.5 Digital
XII 2011 IRS-P6 LISSIII & 1
IRS-P6 AWiFS 23.5
56
XIII 2013 IRS-P6 LISSIII
IRS Resourcesat 23.5
2 LISS III
Source: State of the Forest Report, 2013
These advancements allow a more detailed analysis of the forests
with three layers of forest density—very dense forests, moderately
dense forests, and open forests, than the dual classification used until
2001. The LISS III sensors along with Resourcesat have increased the
resolution uptill 23.5 m. the scale is now at 1:50,000, the minimum
mapping unit at 1 ha and all information is recorded in digital mode.
Documentation of traditional knowledge is also an effort to bring
innovation to the forestry sector. The Traditional Knowledge Digital
Library (TKDL) has documented the indigenous varieties found
in India such as Neem. The Kerela Agricultural University has also
applied for a Geographical iIndicator (GI) for Nilambur Teak (ToI 2015).
People’s Biodiversity registers (PBR) to be maintained by Biodiversity
Management Committee’s (BMC) in local bodies under the Biological
Diversity Act, 2002, is an intervention to encourage conservation
and better utilization of local resources. Private sector intervention
of Himalaya company in herbal medicines has also given a boost to
research and development and brought robust validation processes
in place. A dedicated Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) has been established
in November, 2014, which has also given impetus to research and
development in the forestry sector.
The improved cook stoves intervention by MNRE and civil society
organizations like TERI have reduced the dependence on fuelwood
and brought in energy efficiency. An amount of INR 294 crore
(USD 49 million) has been dedicated for the Unnat Chulha Abhiyan
(Biomass cookstove initiative) (MNRE 2014).
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assessment resolution mapping interpretation
(meters) 1: 50,000 unit (ha)
IX 2003 IRS-1D LISSIII 1: 50,000 Digital
23.5 1: 50,000 1 Digital
X 2005 IRS-1D LISSIII 1: 50,000 1 Digital
23.5 1 Digital
XI 2009 IRS-P6 LISSIII 1: 50,000 1
23.5 Digital
XII 2011 IRS-P6 LISSIII & 1
IRS-P6 AWiFS 23.5
56
XIII 2013 IRS-P6 LISSIII
IRS Resourcesat 23.5
2 LISS III
Source: State of the Forest Report, 2013
These advancements allow a more detailed analysis of the forests
with three layers of forest density—very dense forests, moderately
dense forests, and open forests, than the dual classification used until
2001. The LISS III sensors along with Resourcesat have increased the
resolution uptill 23.5 m. the scale is now at 1:50,000, the minimum
mapping unit at 1 ha and all information is recorded in digital mode.
Documentation of traditional knowledge is also an effort to bring
innovation to the forestry sector. The Traditional Knowledge Digital
Library (TKDL) has documented the indigenous varieties found
in India such as Neem. The Kerela Agricultural University has also
applied for a Geographical iIndicator (GI) for Nilambur Teak (ToI 2015).
People’s Biodiversity registers (PBR) to be maintained by Biodiversity
Management Committee’s (BMC) in local bodies under the Biological
Diversity Act, 2002, is an intervention to encourage conservation
and better utilization of local resources. Private sector intervention
of Himalaya company in herbal medicines has also given a boost to
research and development and brought robust validation processes
in place. A dedicated Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) has been established
in November, 2014, which has also given impetus to research and
development in the forestry sector.
The improved cook stoves intervention by MNRE and civil society
organizations like TERI have reduced the dependence on fuelwood
and brought in energy efficiency. An amount of INR 294 crore
(USD 49 million) has been dedicated for the Unnat Chulha Abhiyan
(Biomass cookstove initiative) (MNRE 2014).
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