Abstract
Forest fragmentation and habitat destructions are very common phenomena in the transitional areas of human settlements and wild environment. The spatial information in the temporal context is an important tool to assess the sensible areas of fragmented forest cover and habitat loss. In this study, Satellite data of last 30 years of time span used to generate Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) which is a key indicator to assess the status of vegetation cover. This paper deals with the causes of habitat fragmentation and its adverse effect on Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (MWLS). Result is showing regressing rate of forest cover loss in present years as compare to past years along with creating more patches in the ecosystem. Some species needs more space for movement than others as a result of which they will migrate or die leaving the habitat intact with less diversity. Considering this fact the lower reaches of MWLS is in great danger.
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