Integration of GIS and Remote Sensing for Studying Environmental Impacts on Invertebrate Biodiversity of Different Districts of Punjab
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https://doi.org/10.65139/m7ak7y90Keywords:
ecological monitoring, invertebrate biodiversity, GIS, Remote SensingAbstract
The rapid environmental fluctuations occurring across various districts of Punjab have raised concerns regarding their impact on invertebrate biodiversity, which plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. This research aims to inspect the influence of environmental factors on invertebrate diversity using the combined application of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, addressing the deficiency of spatial biodiversity calculations in the region. Field-based biodiversity surveys were conducted to collect species data, which was then analyzed alongside satellite imagery and spatial datasets to identify areas facing ecological stress due to anthropogenic activities. GIS tools were used to map land use and land cover changes, while remote sensing helped in detecting environmental transformations such as urban expansion, deforestation, and habitat fragmentation. Evaluation was based on species occurrence and richness patterns observed across selected sites. The findings revealed a noticeable decline in invertebrate diversity in regions with high human-induced disturbances and land use conversion. The study concludes that GIS and RS are effective tools for monitoring biodiversity patterns and can support conservation planning in biodiversity-sensitive areas. Future research could expand this framework by incorporating long-term monitoring and species-level ecological modeling.
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