States-UTs wise Forest cover based on Green Wash Area - 2013
The data provides a comprehensive snapshot of forest cover distribution for the year 2013, including changes compared to 2011. It's valuable for geographical and environmental analysis.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (5 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| States/UTs | categorical | No | Name of the Indian state or union territory for which forest cover statistics are reported. |
| 2013 Assessment - Forest Cover within Green wash - VDF | integer | No | Area of Very Dense Forest within green wash areas for the state or union territory in 2013. |
| 2013 Assessment - Forest Cover within Green wash - MDF | integer | No | Area of Moderately Dense Forest within green wash areas for the state or union territory in 2013. |
| 2013 Assessment - Forest Cover within Green wash - OF | integer | No | Area of Open Forest within green wash areas for the state or union territory in 2013. |
| 2013 Assessment - Forest Cover within Green wash - Total | integer | No | Total Forest within green wash areas for the state or union territory in 2013. |
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About This Dataset
This dataset contains a detailed assessment of forest cover for various states and Union Territories in India. The data is categorized by different forest types (very dense, moderately dense, and open forests) and is based on 'Green Wash Area'.
Data Quality
The dataset is structured with consistent formatting across all rows and columns. Numeric values are provided for all features with no missing values observed. However, some numbers include thousands separators which may require cleaning for numerical analysis.
Use Cases
Forest conservation analysis, environmental policy planning, biodiversity monitoring, climate change research, deforestation trend analysis, and land-use policy assessment.
Limitations
The dataset represents only a single assessment year and lacks geographic coordinates, forest distribution maps, and detailed ecological characteristics. It also does not include district-level breakdowns or satellite methodology metadata.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled using satellite imagery and remote sensing analysis conducted as part of the India State of Forest Report. Forest areas were categorized based on canopy density thresholds and then aggregated at the state and union territory level.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: Open Data License — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.