Machine Learning-Based Spatial Prediction of Nepal’s Forest Biomass Stocks | Data-Driven Bioregionalisation Study
1. Introduction Forest biomass estimation plays a crucial role in understanding carbon sequestration potential, ecosystem productivity, and climate regulation. Nepal’s diverse topography and ecological gradients require spatially explicit modeling approaches to capture regional biomass variability. This research introduces a data-driven bioregionalisation framework combined with machine learning algorithms to enhance prediction accuracy across forest types. By integrating ecological zoning with predictive modeling, the study supports national climate commitments and sustainable forest governance strategies. 2. Data-Driven Bioregionalisation Framework This topic explores the methodological foundation of dividing Nepal into ecologically homogeneous bioregions using environmental variables such as elevation, precipitation, soil type, and vegetation indices. Bioregionalisation improves predictive consistency by reducing spatial heterogeneity and strengthening model generalization ...