ABSTRACT
Mapping of forest cover is an ultimate way to assess forest cover changes and to study forest resources within a period of time. On the other hand, forest encroachment has hardly stopped recently due to excessive human exploitation on forest resources. Forest encroachment is even worse in the tropical forest, which is mostly located in developing countries, where forest timber is a very valuable resource. The need for an updated and accurate mapping of forest cover is an urgent requirement in order to monitor and to properly manage the forest area.
