Volume 4, Issue 6

Habitat Suitability analysis for Chital (Axis axis) using Geo-spatial Technology of Panna National Park (M.P.) India.

Author

Rajesh Kumar Prajapati1*, Shashikant Triptathi1 and Rahasya Mani Mishra2

Abstract

The habitat fragmentation issue is of particular relevance to developing countries where most of the biodiversity rich tropical ecosystems are located. The purpose of this study was to produce habitat suitability model for the Chital in Panna National Park India (North latitude 24°27′ and 24°46′ and East longitude 79°45′ & 80°9′). Habitats were evaluated using Multi criteria analysis and habitat suitability index with remote sensing and GIS. Satellite imageries of LISS-III (IRS-P6, LISS-III) of study area were digitally processed. To generate collateral data, topographic maps were analyzed in a GIS framework. Layers of different variables such as: Land use/Land cover, forest density, proximity to disturbances and water resources and a digital terrain model were created from satellite and toposgraphic sheets. In the study area landscape, there are an only Ken River is the perennial water sources, the surrounding of the river is more suitable habitat for chital. Human settlements areas are usually avoided by wild animals. Species like the chital, which prefer edge habitats, generally avoid core areas of park.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20150643

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