Editing Agenda 21/SECTION II Chapter 11 COMBATING DEFORESTATION (section)

===(b) Scientific and technological means===

11.36. Assessment and systematic observation activities involve major research efforts, statistical modelling and technological innovation. These have been internalized into the management -related activities. The activities in turn will improve the technological and scientific content of assessment and periodical evaluations. Some of the specific scientific and technological components included under these activities are:
a. Developing technical, ecological and economic methods and models related to periodical evaluations and evaluation;
b. Developing data systems, data processing and statistical modelling;
c. Remote sensing and ground surveys;
d. Developing geographic information systems;
e. Assessing and improving technology.
11.37. These are to be linked and harmonized with similar activities and components in the other programme areas.