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River scene in the southwestern Amazon forest as the sun sets behind a hill

Amazon Conservation

Amazon Conservation Efforts

with Amazon Conservation Team and Amazon Conservation Association

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Advisors:

Brian Hettler, ACT 

Dr. Matt Finer, ACA

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Project Team:

Alison Thieme

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Abstract:

Deforestation is a threat to indigenous communities and biodiversity in the Amazon forest. We use remote sensing to identify deforestation in near-real-time and share this information with the national governments, NGOs, indigenous communities, and public. 

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Acknowledgements: 

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Amazon Conservation Team

Amazon Conservation Association

MAAP Project

ICFC

MacArthur Foundation

Fundación EcoCiencia

Digital Globe

Planet

Esri

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