"Over the last few years, the stress on natural resources has increased enormously due to anthropogenic activities especially through urbanization and industrialization processes. Sustainable development while protecting the Earth's environment involves the best possible management of natural...

Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- 1. The Impact of Rapid Urbanization on Vegetation Cover and Land Surface Temperature in Barasat Municipal Area -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Study Area -- 1.3 Datasets and...

"This book explores coordinated approaches to sustainable development and management of natural resources to keep a balance of the environment, ecology, and human livelihood. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including crop yield estimation, ecosystem services, and land information...