Identification of Land undergoing degradation using geospatial techniques: A case study of Kohima, Nagaland
Abstract
Land degradation is defined as the process of transformation of productive lands into non-productive lands which affects the living conditions of the people. Assessing land degradation vulnerability is an important step to combat land degradation. To combat the degradation process, it is necessary to understand the causes and impacts caused by the socio economic and natural parameters. The present study aims to assess the areas undergoing Land Degradation in Kohima District of Nagaland using Remote sensing and GIS techniques. Socio-economic Indices such as Economic Development Index, Amenities Index and Natural parameters such as Land utilisation Index and Soil Index are used to derive Degradation Vulnerability Index. The results indicate that, about 40.92% of land of Kohima falls under high vulnerable and 25.40% under very high vulnerable class.
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