1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Deforestation: Causes and Consequences 2.2 Role of Remote Sensing in Deforestation Monitoring 2.3 Deforestation Assessment Methods and Indices 2.4 Previous Studies on Remote Sensing and Deforestation 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Satellite Imagery Acquisition and Preprocessing 3.1.2 Deforestation Indicators and Land Cover Change Analysis 3.2 Remote Sensing Techniques for Deforestation Monitoring 3.2.1 Spectral Indices and Vegetation Health Assessment 3.2.2 Change Detection Algorithms 3.3 Validation Methods and Accuracy Assessment 3.4 Spatial and Temporal Scale Considerations 3.5 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Spatial Distribution of Deforestation Hotspots 4.2 Temporal Trends in Deforestation Rates 4.3 Identification of Key Drivers of Deforestation 4.4 Comparison with Existing Forest Conservation Policies 4.5 Case Studies: Successful Deforestation Monitoring Initiatives 4.6 Implications for Sustainable Land Management

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Deforestation Mitigation 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion