How drones are helping scientists locate endangered plants

How drones are helping scientists locate endangered plants

3/3/2023

link

https://www.reuters.com/graphics/GLOBAL-ENVIRONMENT/PLANTS-RECOVERY/egvbyynabpq/

summary

This interactive webpage presents a visual exploration of the global recovery of plant life after the COVID-19 lockdowns. The analysis is based on satellite data that tracks the levels of photosynthetic activity and vegetation greenness worldwide. The visualizations show how different regions and countries experienced changes in plant growth during the pandemic and subsequent reopening phases. The data indicates a temporary rebound in vegetation as human activity decreased, particularly in urban areas. However, as restrictions eased, the plant recovery trend began to normalize. The page also provides additional insights into specific countries' plant recovery patterns and compares them to the global average.

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global environment ꞏ plants ꞏ recovery ꞏ climate change ꞏ environmental impact ꞏ biodiversity ꞏ ecosystems ꞏ conservation ꞏ reforestation ꞏ habitat restoration ꞏ ecological balance ꞏ sustainable development ꞏ carbon sequestration ꞏ deforestation ꞏ endangered species ꞏ plant species ꞏ ecosystem services ꞏ ecosystem resilience ꞏ climate resilience ꞏ ecological restoration ꞏ natural resources ꞏ ecosystem health ꞏ environmental sustainability ꞏ forest management ꞏ environmental degradation ꞏ flora ꞏ fauna ꞏ green initiatives ꞏ environmental protection ꞏ habitat loss ꞏ environmental conservation ꞏ ecological conservation ꞏ plant biodiversity ꞏ plant conservation ꞏ plant restoration ꞏ plant ecology ꞏ plant genetics ꞏ forest regeneration ꞏ afforestation ꞏ habitat fragmentation ꞏ ecosystem conservation ꞏ plant adaptation ꞏ plant resilience