Gowri B Gowda

Assessment of Forest Composition, Structure and Biomass Dynamics Using Permanent Plot Inventories in Yellapur Forest Division, India

A. G. Koppad, Gowri B Gowda, Rachana & Anup Das · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

This study assesses the forest composition, structure and biomass dynamics in the Yellapur Forest Division using permanent plot inventories. Located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, the Yellapur region features diverse forest types, including tropical dry deciduous and semi-eve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124630

Assessment of Forest Above Ground Biomass with SAR Data Using Linear Modeling in Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada, India

A. G. Koppad, Gowri B Gowda, Rachana & Anup Das · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The study was conducted in Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district to assess the forest aboveground biomass using L band data. In this study, an attempt was made to estimate the aboveground biomass using SAR backscatter. The study area covered dense, moderately dense, and sparse f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124622

Evaluating Annual Growth Dynamics Across Forest Types Using Permanent Sample Plots in Yellapur Forest Division, Karnataka, India

Rachana, A. G. Koppad, Dinesh CV, Pracheeka J Shetty & Gowri B Gowda · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Annual tree increment requires repeated assessments on permanent sample plots, which are crucial for evaluating changes in tree size and stem volume. These plots enable long-term monitoring to estimate timber production and analyse growth dynamics. This study examines the current...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i12753