OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 31-Dec-2025 | Pages: 1-8 | Doi : 10.37446/volbook052024/1-8
Vegetation change implies ecological imbalances, climate change detection, land use patterns, etc. The analysis of vegetation change is important for sustainable management and planning. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is important for the assessment of vegetation change detection. It was analyzed through remote sensing. The study area is a historical place, and it is located in the northwestern most part of Assam. This study analyzes the spatio-temporal changes in vegetation cover within the erstwhile Ripu Reserve Forest using NDVI data from the years 1987, 2005, and 2023. Landsat satellite imagery was utilized to assess vegetation health and density over time. The results indicate a significant decline in NDVI values between 1987 and 2005, suggesting vegetation degradation is likely due to deforestation and other land-use changes. However, the NDVI values show a marked improvement in 2023, with higher vegetation density than in previous years, indicating signs of ecological recovery. This positive shift may be attributed to reforestation efforts, natural regeneration, and improved land management practices. The study highlights the importance of continuous monitoring and sustainable practices to conserve and restore forest ecosystems.
NDVI, Remote Sensing, GIS, Satellite imagery, Vegetation change, Ecological restoration
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