TANZ
May 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALLGenerally the application of geo-spatial technology for sustainable management of Tanzania's forests and woodlands is still low. Thus, there is a big gap between developed countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in application of space science and technologies. This can partly explain varying reports about the rate of deforestation in Tanzania which is estimated to be between 90,000 and 500,000 ha per year. With the use of geo-spatial technologies it is most likely to establish a reliable rate of deforestation but also assessing forests and ...
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