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African wetland managers armed with new technology
 
2 May 2006

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Wetlands are a global environmental resource, both in terms of biodiversity and water management.
 
 
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Deforestation in Lake Bogoria, Kenya
Deforestation in Lake Bogoria, Kenya. The green areas on the right image show the increase in deforestation between 1987 and 2003.

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Loss of inland marshes in Lake Bogoria, Kenya
The loss of inland marshes in Lake Bogoria, Kenya, is seen by comparing the 1987 image (left) with the 2003 image (right).

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