AUST: Satellites to monitor forests in Pacific/Asia

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Updated July 23, 2007 16:12:27

Australia plans to lead an international effort to use satellites to monitor forests in the Asia-Pacific region. The satellite program is being discussed at a high level meeting in Sydney that brings together officials from 70 countries including Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.

Presenter: Sarah Clarke
Speakers: Tony Mohr, Australian Conservation Foundation; Malcolm Turbull, Australia's Environment Minister

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