…from the Fiji Times…
“Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing technologies are sometimes the most practical way to get fast and accurate data on geographic changes in Pacific Island Countries.
“Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission director Cristelle Pratt said many island countries are were using these technologies for vegetation mapping to monitor the amount and extent of coconut, mangrove and other vegetation cover for a range of reasons.
“She said the technology could also help prepare for and deal with natural disasters and climate change.”
