The importance of measuring species diversity as an indicator of ecosystem health has been long recognized and it seems that satellite remote sensing (SRS) has proven to be one of the most ...

Dr. Jan van Aardt obtained a BSc Forestry degree (biometry and silviculture specialization) from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. This was followed by a Hons. Forestry degree with a ...

Existing assessments of extinction risk would benefit from modern geospatial technologies, say scientists, who warn that there are hundreds more species who are at risk of extinction than is currently ...

Analyze images and other data to solve problems across disciplines. Imagery and other data collected by satellites, crewed aircraft, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are increasingly important for ...

Satellite remote sensing (SRS) has proven to be one of the most cost-effective approaches to identify biodiversity hotspots and predict changes in species composition. What is the real potential of ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- A new Duke University-led study finds that more than 200 bird species in six rapidly developing regions are at risk of extinction despite not being included on the International Union ...