Earth.com·3 min read·hard
Satellites see forests from space, but biodiversity remains hidden
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A new scientific review highlights that while satellites are excellent at tracking forest structure and biomass, they struggle to monitor actual biodiversity. Researchers emphasize the need for better tools to track ecosystem health to meet global conservation goals.
There’s something almost magical about watching a forest from orbit. Satellites hundreds of miles above Earth can now track its canopy, estimate its biomass, and even reveal how it breathes and recovers after a storm.
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