States-UTs wise Forest Cover in the North-Eastern States - 2013
This dataset contains a summary of forest cover, including different categories of forest density, for the North-Eastern states and Union Territories of India.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (6 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| States | categorical | No | |
| Geographical area | integer | No | |
| Forest cover 2013 VDF | integer | No | |
| Forest cover 2013 MDF | integer | No | |
| Forest cover 2013 OF | integer | No | |
| Forest cover 2013 Total | integer | No |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The data provides a snapshot of forest cover in the North-Eastern region for the year 2013, including the change in forest cover compared to 2011 and scrub data. It is valuable for environmental and geographical analysis.
Data Quality
The dataset is structured with numeric values across most fields. Some numbers contain thousands separators which may require preprocessing for numeric analysis. A 'Grand Total' row aggregates totals across all listed states and may need to be excluded when performing row-level analyses.
Use Cases
Environmental policy planning, forest conservation analysis, biodiversity studies, climate change impact assessment, land-use planning, and academic research on forest resources.
Limitations
The dataset only includes selected North-Eastern states and represents a single assessment year. It does not provide district-level details, satellite resolution information, or detailed ecological classifications beyond canopy density categories.
Methodology
Forest cover estimates were likely derived using satellite remote sensing techniques and classified according to canopy density thresholds as part of the India State of Forest Report 2013 assessment.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: Open Government 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.