Geospatial Analysis of Biomass in Lake Region of Kumaun Himalaya, Uttarakhand

Abstract

The study was carried out in the lake region of Kumaun Himalaya lying between 79o 24′15.48′′ to 79o 39′ 28.53′′ longitude and 29o 14′ to 29o 24′ 54.12′′N latitude (Figure 1).
The region falls within administrative boundary of district Nainital. The area includes catchment area and surroundings of major lakes of Kumaun region, viz., Khurpatal, Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal. The area includes part of Siwalik Hills and Kumaun Lesser Himalaya. Annual rainfall varies from about 1500 to 2250 mm. The amount of rainfall depends on altitude and aspect of the slope. Total geographical area is about 14347 ha.
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