Mapping of Jhumiands using Remote Sensing Techniques for Restoration of Ecosystem .. A Case Study of Garo Hills, Meghalaya State

Mapping of the Jhumlands of garo hUI districts of Meghalaya State carried out using IRS-1B-USS 1I satellite data revealed two types of such lands i.e. curren! and abandoned lands. The former occupies majority of jhum land in each and every district. East gam hills dominate in jhumming. followed by West and South Garo Hills.