NIRS: Bank of near-infrared spectra of wood of similar species

NIRS: Bank of near-infrared spectra of wood of similar species

The technology can be used by environmental, customs, police and other agents that combat illegal logging and its trade. Study being conducted by the Forest Products Laboratory (LPF), with support from ACTO Authors: Tereza C. M. Pastore[1], Jez W. Batista Braga[2]...
What is the threat status for tree ferns in Colombia?

What is the threat status for tree ferns in Colombia?

Author: Sinchi Institute, Colombia What are the species of tree ferns with natural distribution in Colombia and what is their threat status? To answer these questions, the Institute for Scientific Research in the Amazon (SINCHI) with the support of the Ministry of...
Strengthening the management of biodiversity information in Ecuador

Strengthening the management of biodiversity information in Ecuador

The creation of the Biodiversity Data and Information Network (RIDB, in the Spanish acronym) will contribute to the continuous improvement of the generation, storage, integration, management, publication and use of data and information on biotic diversity in Ecuador. ...