Department of Geomatics Engineering, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Research Article
Exploring Environmental Impact: Assessing Land Cover Dynamics in Rupandehi District Using Remote Sensing Techniques
Author(s): Hritik Bhattarai* and Vivek Dumre
Land use and land cover play a crucial role in preserving and managing earth's natural resources. Various factors, such as economic, demographic, social, cultural, technological and environmental processes, contribute to changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC). Rupandehi District is significantly influenced by a combination of driving forces, including its geographical location, rapid population growth, economic opportunities, globalization, tourism activities and political events. Urbanization and urban growth in the region have been occurring in an unplanned manner, with internal migration and natural population growth being the primary contributors. Internal migration, particularly from neighboring districts in the higher and lowers Himalayan regions, has been high, leading to increased population growth and density. This study utilizes geo spatial technology, specifically Ge.. View more»