ai driven virtual ranger for providing safety of forest areas
Asha M R,Monisha V S,Pallavi R,Vahini B V
Published in International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology
ISSN: 2321-3337 Impact Factor:1.521 Volume:6 Issue:3 Year: 10 April,2026 Pages:2088-2094
Abstract
Forests are essential for ecological balance, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, yet face increasing threats from illegal logging, fires, and unauthorized human activities. Conventional monitoring methods, including manual patrolling, watchtowers, limited CCTV, and satellite observation, are often slow and ineffective in large or remote areas. This paper proposes an IoT-based intelligent forest monitoring system for real- time surveillance and early threat detection. The system integrates temperature, gas/smoke, and AI-powered acoustic sensors with a camera module, enabling detection of fire hazards and unauthorized activities. Alerts are transmitted via Wi-Fi or GSM to a cloud platform for AI-driven processing and decision-making. Real-time notifications are delivered through a web dashboard, SMS, email, or push notifications. The proposed approach enhances forest protection by providing timely, automated, and accurate alerts, supporting sustainable ecosystem management and rapid response to threats.
Kewords
IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligent), Forest Monitoring
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