The Forest Survey of India (FSI), established in 1981, is a national organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in India. FSI's primary role is to regularly assess and monitor the country's forest resources using remote sensing techniques and field inventories. They collaborate with organizations like ISRO and the Space Application Centre (SAC) to utilize satellite data for forest cover mapping, biomass estimation, and forest fire monitoring, providing crucial data for national planning, conservation, and sustainable management. Key activities include biennial forest cover mapping, forest inventory, and providing training and extension services to state forest departments.
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