This observational analysis evaluates ecorestoration outcomes using remote sensing in Chhattisgarh, indicating ecological recovery and land use changes.
Key Points
The study reveals a significant 26.10% increase in plantation cover, demonstrating effective restoration efforts.
Water bodies increased by 2.81%, while scrubland experienced a sharp decline of 26.91%, indicating a shift in land use.
Analysis utilized satellite imagery and GIS to monitor land use/land cover changes over a 30-year period from 1994 to 2024.
The findings suggest potential strategies for sustainable mine closure and ecological restoration planning.