The northern part of West Bengal, India partially falls within the Terai region of Himalaya.
This region is distinctive in terms of high forest cover and rich biodiversity, but also features
increasing human population, agricultural practices, and subsequent human-wildlife conflict.
This study evaluated the impact of anthropogenic and agricultural proliferation on land use
and land cover (LULC) transition dynamics of a forest and its surrounding area of this region.
Jaldapara National Park along with its neighbouring region represents an ideal example of …