News Release: Changes in World’s Forests Portrayed in High Definition
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
“A new study based on Earth-observing satellite data comprehensively describes changes in the world’s forests from the beginning of this century. Published in Science today [Nov. 14], this unparalleled survey of global forests tracked forest loss and gain at the spatial granularity of an area covered by a baseball diamond (30-meter resolution). …
“‘Tracking changes in the world’s forests is critical because forests have direct impacts on local and national economies, on climate and local weather, and on wildlife and clean water,’ said Anne Castle, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science.”
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