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Mapping can save forests, say African scientists

  Deforestation can be tracked by satellite images Zablon Odhiambo 27 July 2007 Source: SciDev.Net Mapping and remote sensing technology can be used by developing countries to conserve forests and biodiversity, say experts. Such ‘geospatial’ technology is helping African countries to conserve forests and identify areas in need of intervention, said scientists at a meeting [...]