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The document outlines a project aimed at generating a Land Use Land Cover (LULC) map for Kagal Taluka using QGIS and satellite data. It details the theoretical concepts of land use and land cover, the procedures for processing satellite imagery, and the classification of various land types. The final output includes a LULC map that aids in planning and resource management for local authorities and environmental agencies.

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LULC

The document outlines a project aimed at generating a Land Use Land Cover (LULC) map for Kagal Taluka using QGIS and satellite data. It details the theoretical concepts of land use and land cover, the procedures for processing satellite imagery, and the classification of various land types. The final output includes a LULC map that aids in planning and resource management for local authorities and environmental agencies.

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Assignment no-2

Land Use Land cover USING QGIS

KSHITIJ S. PATIL
2223000946

AIM – Land Use Land Cover Using QGIS.

SOFTWARE Used –
QGIS 3.40 BRATSILVA

THEORY –

Land Use and Land Cover are two closely related but distinct concepts used in geography,
environmental science, urban planning, and remote sensing. Land cover refers to the physical
features that are present on the Earth's surface, such as forests, water bodies, grasslands, urban
areas, and barren land. It describes what is naturally or artificially covering the land. On the
other hand, land use refers to how people utilize the land and its resources, such as for
agriculture, residential settlements, commercial activities, recreation, or transportation. While
land cover shows what is there, land use explains how it is used. For example, a forest (land
cover) might be used for conservation or timber harvesting (land use). Similarly, a grassland
might serve as a park or be used for grazing. Understanding the difference and relationship
between land use and land cover is essential for managing natural resources, planning
sustainable development, and monitoring environmental changes using tools like GIS and
remote sensing.
PROCEDURE

01. LULC IN QGIS :


Open QGIS > Project > Save as > Save file >To Enable plugins like – SCP Dock – Plugins>
Manage And install Plugins > search Semi Automatic Classification Plugin > Install Plugin >
Close> View > Panels > Enable SCP Dock

02. Layer > Add Layer > Add Raster Layer > Select Bands B1 to B7 > open> Add > Close
03. Scp Dock > Select Bandset > Refresh > Select All > Wavelength Quick setting – Land sat 8 > enable
create virtual raster band > Run
04. SCP> Save the file > Create a new training input > Signature list > Caputure the different
areas like water bodies , barren land , vegetation , etc.
05. Add map > Extracted study area from map
06. Go to SCP > Band Processing > Classification > Run the classification
07. After successful completion of all the steps we have find the land use land cover for given
area by using QGIS –
RESULT –

HERE-
1 – Water Bodies
2- Dense Vegetation
3- Light Vegetation
4-Agriculture Land
5-Built-Up
6-Barren Land
INFERENCE

1. Project Overview
This project focuses on generating a Land Use Land Cover (LULC) map for Kagal Taluka
using satellite data processed in QGIS, to assess and interpret land utilization patterns.
2. Study Area
Kagal Taluka, located in Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, serves as the focus region due to
its varied topography and mixed land-use characteristics.
3. Data Acquisition
o Satellite Imagery: Landsat 8 (OLI/TIRS) from USGS Earth Explorer
o Ancillary Data: Administrative boundaries and base layers from open-source GIS platforms
4. Software Tools
o QGIS for geospatial analysis
o Semi-Automatic Classification Plugin (SCP) for image classification
o Raster Calculator and Processing Toolbox for post-processing
5. Processing Steps
o Image download and pre-processing (band composition, clipping to AOI)
o Training sample collection for supervised classification
o Classification using Maximum Likelihood algorithm
o Accuracy assessment using ground truth/reference data
6. LULC Categories Mapped
o Cropland
o Urban/Built-up
o Forest
o Water Bodies
o Fallow/Barren Land
7. Map Output & Visualization
The final LULC map includes a detailed legend, north arrow, scale bar, and is symbolized
with distinct colours for each land class. Map layout prepared for print and digital sharing.
8. Significance & Applications
This LULC analysis supports planning initiatives, natural resource management, and helps
monitor land use dynamics. It can be used by local authorities, urban planners, and
environmental agencies.

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