Abstract: In the Monarch Reserve, four cases were selected for exploratory analysis using the critical list of variables for sustaining the commons and LASSO regression to determine which of these are most influential in the successful maintenance of forest cover over a decade. Forest recovery from degraded to dense forest is found to be inversely related to resource size, consistent with theory. However, in four other categories of forest change, the... More

Abstract: Urban greenways counter ecological fragmentation and enhance urban sustainability. This study proposes a multipurpose greenway network in South Delhi District to improve ecological connectivity and urban liveability amidst rapid urbanization. Key areas such as Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Hauz Khas, and Saket were identified using geospatial analysis, considering factors like land availability, road density, protected areas, demand, and... More