This from Eco Geek yesterday: This new map shows "the height, coverage and carbon storage levels of forests in the U.S." Here's the link: http://www.ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3490.
Here's some text: "A new map created by the Woods Hole Research Center shows the height, coverage and carbon storage levels of forests in the U.S. The map was put together by using NASA satellite images from 2000-2001 as well as ground-level surveys by the USGS and USDA Forest Service.
The dataset for the map includes the forest measurements amount of carbon stored in vegetation as of 2000. The scientists involved in the project will use the map as a baseline to monitor changes in forest cover and the carbon cycle. This will allow them to make predictions about climate change and wildfire risks, help species conservation and even regulate the timber industry.
This is the first map to provide canopy height and carbon storage information at this level of detail. You can check out the full high-resolution map and dataset here."
Notice NASA technology back at work inventing new, commercial uses of their innovations. From the business side of green perspective, notice this imaging will allow us to reduce the risk of wildfires, elements of conservation and regulation, meaning re vegetation, too, of the timber industry. All of which should increase the profitability of forests as one of our great natural resources.
Nice job, NASA and Woods Hole Research Center. We will invite you on as a future guests of Renewable Now.
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