Go/No-go Mining Areas
No Go / Go Mining Area Classification Methodolog
Canopy Density: This is the proportion of ground that is covered by the crown of
trees. It is expressed in percentage of total area.
70% Canopy density:Very dense forest cover
40-70% Canopy density:Moderately dense forest cover
10-40% Canopy density:Open Forest Cover
Gross Forest Cover (GFC): Calculated on the basis of total area covered by canopy.
Weighted Forest Cover (WFC): (Very dense forest cover X 0.85) + (Moderately dense forest cover X 0.55) + (Open Forest Cover X 0.25)
Based on above calculations, Go/No-go areas are decided as follows:
GO Area: If WFC is 10% or less and GFC is 30% or less
NO GO Area: If WFC is 10% or GFC is more than 30%
Canopy Density: This is the proportion of ground that is covered by the crown of
trees. It is expressed in percentage of total area.
70% Canopy density:Very dense forest cover
40-70% Canopy density:Moderately dense forest cover
10-40% Canopy density:Open Forest Cover
Gross Forest Cover (GFC): Calculated on the basis of total area covered by canopy.
Weighted Forest Cover (WFC): (Very dense forest cover X 0.85) + (Moderately dense forest cover X 0.55) + (Open Forest Cover X 0.25)
Based on above calculations, Go/No-go areas are decided as follows:
GO Area: If WFC is 10% or less and GFC is 30% or less
NO GO Area: If WFC is 10% or GFC is more than 30%
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