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Using satellite images to map Fiji's forests

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Publication Date: 
February 9, 2012
News Source: 
Bernama

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) has embarked on a programme to build capacity in mapping land/forest cover in Fiji using very high resolution satellite images, according to SPC Regional Community Forester Jalesi Mateboto on Thursday. 

The programme has three phases consisting of both theory and practical work, including "ground truthing" (on-site verification of data from satellite imagery) exercises to be held later this month, Xinhua new agency reported Jalesi Mateboto said. 

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More news coverage on this topic
"Mapping Fiji's Forest Cover with the Help of Satellite Imagery" (February 13, 2012) -- Solomon Times Online.
"SPC and Fiji Cooperate to Map Forest Cover" (February 8, 2012) -- Climate-l.

 

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