Abstract Once, the entire Terai-Dooars region of Himalayan Foothills was enveloped by the
tropical and subtropical moist deciduous and broadleaf forest. Multiple anthropogenic …

The significant biodiversity rich Jaldapara National Park is situated at Terai-Dooars region of
Eastern Himalayan foothill. This study attempts to identify the deforestation probable zones …

Forest fires constitute a foremost environmental calamity that distresses the sustainability of
the forest. The main source of degradation of Jharkhand forests are forest fires conquered by …

Deforestation is a major environmental challenge in the mountain areas of Pakistan. The
study assessed trends in the forest cover in Chitral tehsil over the last two decades using …

Forestation and forest preservation in urban watersheds are issues of vital importance as
forested watersheds not only preserve the water supplies of a city but also contribute to soil …

Deforestation threatens biodiversity in remaining forest in India. Today majority of populated
areas are facing huge anthropogenic deforestation and it is one of the greatest problems in …

The present study was designed to assess the capability of the novel Multiple-criteria
decision-making (MCDM) method such as Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to …

The choice of appropriate land use suitability based on specific environmental and socio-
economic factors could ensure sustainable land resource management in rural areas …

Forests are the most important terrestrial ecosystems providing sustenance not only to
biodiversity but also to the rural communities. These resources are subjected to constant …

The rapid expansion of human settlement, agricultural land and roads because of
population growth in several regions of the world has contributed to the depletion of forest …