Charters Towers 4. Townsville

To assess spatial & temporal changes occurred in the district over a particular period and to identify the reasons behind these changes. To evaluate the status of ecosystem, driver of its impacts, its effects on the environment, habitat and migration patterns for mapping out ecologically sensitive areas to develop a conservation plan. To understand the temporal variation of forest based on typology, cover, canopy density etc. and prepare a Eco sensitivity zoning map to identify the sensitive areas in the district. To understand the existing biodiversity of the district and assess the eco sensitivity of the Chilika lake and Turtle Nesting Site

To develop an analytical framework for identifying the developable and conservable land in the district in order to maintain the balance between development and nature.

34% 50% 4% 3% 10 %

37% 46%

Spatio-temporal Settlement growth modelling (2011-2041) of Ganjam District has been prepared to understand Settlemenent growth paradigm PREDICTION OF BUILT-UP SPRAWL Built-Up In 2011 Built-Up In 2021

Built-up Area(2011) – 649 sq.km Built-up Area(2021) – 827 sq.km OBSERVATIONS

Built-Up In 2041

Built-up Area(2041) – 917 sq.km

 The dominant land uses in district are

Agriculture and Forest covering almost 80% of the district.  It indicates the district economy is mostly dependent on the primary activity, getting its income from

Agricultural and Forest produce.  Over the decade, it is evident that there is increase in forest land by 2.5%.  There is decrease observed in barren land indicating use of land for various other purpose.  The settlements areas haven’t increased a lot over the years.