Spatial data on forest/vegetation and landuse were generated using satellite remote sensing data through digital classification. Spatial and non-spatial data from other ancillary data sources was combined to generate habitat maps. Landscape analysis for determining the parameters like fragmentation, porosity, proximity, and other patch characteristics, have been used to derive disturbance index using proximity from settlements and roads.

The knowledge base with respect to ecosystem uniqueness, species richness, biodiversity value is used to create attribute information of the composite strata of vegetation type and disturbance regimes. The terrain complexity and disturbance index were spatially combined with the above knowledge base to model the biological richness.

In the first phase of the project four biodiversity hot spot of India are mapped and a huge amount of spatial data along with field sample data is generated. The spatial outputs are available under web enabled Biodiversity Information System (BIS) along with field sample data. The second phase of the project is also completed and the outputs are also available in the public domain. The spatial outputs are available as:

• Satellite Imagery- IRS-1C LISS III data
• Vegetation type Map
• Fragmentation Status
• Disturbance Index
• Biological Richness map

The mapping has done on 1:50,000 scale using Indian remote sensing satellite sensor (IRS 1C) LISS III (23.5 mt. spatial resolution) data. Due to map policy restriction of Government of India only static maps are available in public domain.

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IBIN Spatial Node is accessible thru www.ibin.co.in:8080/ibinmaps