{"id":31840,"date":"2024-03-04T08:04:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T08:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=31840"},"modified":"2024-03-13T07:13:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T07:13:53","slug":"criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Criticism of Forest Survey of India approach and ISFR &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>FSI has proactively embraced technological advancements to cater to the evolving information requirements of the forestry sector, leading to enhanced precision in findings.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef2a9ca470c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef2a9ca470c\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Several_pioneering_initiatives_in_this_regard_include\" title=\"Several pioneering initiatives in this regard include:\">Several pioneering initiatives in this regard include:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Trees_Outside_Forest_Resources_in_India\" title=\"Trees Outside Forest Resources in India:\">Trees Outside Forest Resources in India:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Indias_Nationally_Determined_Contribution_for_Carbon_Sink\" title=\"India&#8217;s Nationally Determined Contribution for Carbon Sink:\">India&#8217;s Nationally Determined Contribution for Carbon Sink:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Variability_in_Forests_and_Optimum_Sample_Size\" title=\"Variability in Forests and Optimum Sample Size:\">Variability in Forests and Optimum Sample Size:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Grid_Vegetation_Change_Index_GVCI\" title=\"Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI):\">Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Rapid_Assessment_of_Fire-Affected_Forest_Areas\" title=\"Rapid Assessment of Fire-Affected Forest Areas:\">Rapid Assessment of Fire-Affected Forest Areas:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_FSIs_Innovative_Initiatives_in_IFSR\" title=\"FAQs: FSI&#8217;s Innovative Initiatives in IFSR\">FAQs: FSI&#8217;s Innovative Initiatives in IFSR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_%E2%80%9CTrees_Outside_Forest_Resources_in_India%E2%80%9D_initiative\" title=\"1. What is the significance of the &#8220;Trees Outside Forest Resources in India&#8221; initiative?\">1. What is the significance of the &#8220;Trees Outside Forest Resources in India&#8221; initiative?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_How_is_FSI_contributing_to_Indias_Nationally_Determined_Contribution_NDC_for_Carbon_Sink\" title=\"2. How is FSI contributing to India&#8217;s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for Carbon Sink?\">2. How is FSI contributing to India&#8217;s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for Carbon Sink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_What_insights_does_the_%E2%80%9CVariability_in_Forests_and_Optimum_Sample_Size%E2%80%9D_study_provide\" title=\"3. What insights does the &#8220;Variability in Forests and Optimum Sample Size&#8221; study provide?\">3. What insights does the &#8220;Variability in Forests and Optimum Sample Size&#8221; study provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_What_is_the_significance_of_the_%E2%80%9CGrid_Vegetation_Change_Index_GVCI%E2%80%9D_introduced_by_FSI\" title=\"4. What is the significance of the &#8220;Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI)&#8221; introduced by FSI?\">4. What is the significance of the &#8220;Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI)&#8221; introduced by FSI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_How_has_FSI_been_monitoring_and_assessing_fire-affected_forest_areas_since_2004\" title=\"5. How has FSI been monitoring and assessing fire-affected forest areas since 2004?\">5. How has FSI been monitoring and assessing fire-affected forest areas since 2004?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/criticism-of-fsi-approach-and-isfr-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Several_pioneering_initiatives_in_this_regard_include\"><\/span>Several pioneering initiatives in this regard include:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trees_Outside_Forest_Resources_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Trees Outside Forest Resources in India:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A novel methodology has been devised to accurately estimate Trees Outside Forest (TOF) resources and determine the extent of TOF areas across the country.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, the potential annual timber yield from TOF has been meticulously assessed, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of this crucial resource.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Nationally_Determined_Contribution_for_Carbon_Sink\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s Nationally Determined Contribution for Carbon Sink:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>FSI has actively engaged in supporting India&#8217;s ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution, aiming to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through augmented forest and tree cover.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This involves exploring possibilities, evaluating scale, and estimating costs to formulate a strategic approach.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variability_in_Forests_and_Optimum_Sample_Size\"><\/span><strong>Variability in Forests and Optimum Sample Size:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A comprehensive study has been conducted to determine the optimal sample size for estimating the Growing Stock in different districts of the country.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This valuable resource serves as a ready reckoner for entities involved in Working Plan preparation and various forest resource assessment exercises, offering practical insights for State Forest Departments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grid_Vegetation_Change_Index_GVCI\"><\/span><strong>Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>FSI has introduced a groundbreaking grid-based algorithm utilizing the Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI) to detect changes in forest vegetation with pinpoint accuracy across expansive landscapes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This innovative approach enables rapid identification of vegetation changes over specific areas between two distinct time periods, enhancing operational efficiency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rapid_Assessment_of_Fire-Affected_Forest_Areas\"><\/span><strong>Rapid Assessment of Fire-Affected Forest Areas:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Since 2004, FSI has been at the forefront of monitoring forest fires through remote sensing techniques, issuing timely alerts to State Forest Departments.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The institute has developed a cost-effective and time-efficient methodology for the rapid assessment of forest areas affected by fires.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This assessment aids in estimating the extent of fire-affected areas, facilitating strategic planning for eco-restoration activities by state authorities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The methodology takes advantage of the distinct signatures of fire-burnt areas on satellite images, ensuring a swift and accurate evaluation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_FSIs_Innovative_Initiatives_in_IFSR\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: FSI&#8217;s Innovative Initiatives in IFSR<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_%E2%80%9CTrees_Outside_Forest_Resources_in_India%E2%80%9D_initiative\"><\/span>1. What is the significance of the &#8220;Trees Outside Forest Resources in India&#8221; initiative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Trees Outside Forest (TOF) initiative involves a pioneering methodology developed by FSI to precisely estimate TOF resources and determine their extent nationwide. Additionally, the initiative assesses the potential annual timber yield from TOF, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of this vital resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_is_FSI_contributing_to_Indias_Nationally_Determined_Contribution_NDC_for_Carbon_Sink\"><\/span>2. How is FSI contributing to India&#8217;s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for Carbon Sink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: FSI is actively supporting India&#8217;s NDC by aiming to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through enhanced forest and tree cover. The initiative involves exploring possibilities, evaluating scale, and estimating costs to formulate a strategic approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_insights_does_the_%E2%80%9CVariability_in_Forests_and_Optimum_Sample_Size%E2%80%9D_study_provide\"><\/span>3. What insights does the &#8220;Variability in Forests and Optimum Sample Size&#8221; study provide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: FSI conducted a comprehensive study to determine the optimal sample size for estimating the Growing Stock in different districts of the country. This valuable resource serves as a ready reckoner for entities involved in Working Plan preparation and various forest resource assessment exercises, offering practical insights for State Forest Departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_significance_of_the_%E2%80%9CGrid_Vegetation_Change_Index_GVCI%E2%80%9D_introduced_by_FSI\"><\/span>4. What is the significance of the &#8220;Grid Vegetation Change Index (GVCI)&#8221; introduced by FSI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: FSI has introduced the GVCI, a groundbreaking grid-based algorithm, to detect changes in forest vegetation with pinpoint accuracy across expansive landscapes. 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