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Analysts in Europe and the United States are using high resolution satellite imagery to identify and track shipments of timber illegally logged from rainforest parks in Madagascar. The images could be used to help prosecute traders involved in trafficking and put pressure companies using rosewood from Madagascar.
http://news.mongabay.com/2010/0128-madagascar.html
Satellites being used to track illegal logging, rosewood trafficking in Madagascar
Date : 28th January 2010, Source : MongabayAnalysts in Europe and the United States are using high resolution satellite imagery to identify and track shipments of timber illegally logged from rainforest parks in Madagascar. The images could be used to help prosecute traders involved in trafficking and put pressure companies using rosewood from Madagascar.
http://news.mongabay.com/2010/0128-madagascar.html
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