Destruction of urban greenary of Indian cities: A study of the two wards of Kolkata through GIS and remote sensing

At present the rampant construction and poor compensatory plantation are taking a heavy toll on Kolkata’s environment. Now, Kolkata’s green cover stands at a dismal 5%, which is below the requirement of 15% for the Indian Metros. Last year Kolkata and its adjoining area have lost more than...

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Main Author: Mondal Kanti Biraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Geographical Institute "Jovan Cvijić" SASA 2013-01-01
Series:Zbornik Radova: Geografski institut "Jovan Cvijić"
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-7599/2013/0350-75991304093M.pdf