ABSTRACT

This book presents focussed information related to dynamic cropland transformation, agriculture development, climate change, and environment with the application of advance geospatial technology. It describes research using geospatial tools and techniques to develop the models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization especially in south Asian countries. It covers agriculture production, water scarcity, industrial development, natural resources, environmental degradation, and sustainable development.

Features:

  • Provides the adaptation strategy from a multidisciplinary resilience perspective
  • Addresses contemporary agricultural resilience to various climate change issues
  • Develops novel approaches for sustainability with environmentally sound practices
  • Discusses methodological and innovative approaches at local to global perspective
  • Reports research using geospatial tools and techniques to develop the models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization

The book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in GIS, environmental engineering, geography, agriculture, and climate studies.

part I|99 pages

Mapping of Cropland and Agriculture Transformation

chapter 3|18 pages

Crop Pattern Mapping Using GIS and Remote Sensing

A Case Study from Multan District of Pakistan

chapter 4|22 pages

Shrinking of Cropland Using Geospatial Approach

A Case Study of Asansol Urban Agglomeration

chapter 6|9 pages

Encroachment on Agricultural Land by Horizontal Development of Built-up Area

A Case Study of Sagar Island, East Coast of India

part II|115 pages

Forest Vegetation, Disaster Resilience, and Sustainable Development

chapter 15|18 pages

Impact of Land-Use Change on Rural Development

A Study of Population Dynamics in Canning-I Block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

part III|201 pages

Application of Remote Sensing and GIS-Based Approach in Agricultural Practice and Climatic Issues