Hossain, S., Chowdhury, S., & Chowdhury, A. (2007, December 20). Integration of Remote Sensing, GIS and Participatory Approach for Coastal Island Resource Use Zoning in Bangladesh. Songklanakarin : E-Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities [Online], 13(3). Available: https://kaekae.oas.psu.ac.th/ojs/psuhsej/viewarticle.php?id=459.

Integration of Remote Sensing, GIS and Participatory Approach for Coastal Island Resource Use Zoning in Bangladesh

Shahadat M. Hossain, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chi
Sayedur Rahman Chowdhury, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chi
Abu Taiyeb M. Chowdhury, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chi

Abstract

Coastal natural resources in the Cox’s Bazar coast of Bangladesh have been used for multiple purposes and have strongly influenced socio-economic development. Remote sensing imagery provides cost-effective support in compiling the latest information about the environment and natural resources, while GIS facilitates multidisciplinary analysis and decision support. Integrated analysis can serve as vital input for better planning, policy formulation, and decision-making in national development. Landsat TM imagery and topographic maps of some coastal islands on the Cox’s Bazar coast, Bangladesh were analyzed and hills, plain land, tidal land, mangroves and waterways were identified and mapped. Participatory rapid appraisal was utilized to elucidate the major sources of livelihood for coastal communities associated with the different land uses; these included agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, fish drying, sea salt production and trading. Proper resource utilization and integration among stakeholder activities can increase environment-friendly economic options, which can have a positive role in successful poverty alleviation and socio-economic development programs for coastal rural communities.

Keywords: coastal natural resources, land use pattern, mangrove afforestation, participatory appraisal

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