Lecture
Bush fires in the Sahelian area
Description
This lecture covers the causes and consequences of bush fires in the Sahelian area, focusing on forest destruction, loss of biodiversity, and global warming. It explains the mission of defining a bush fire management strategy and the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in monitoring and analyzing fire data. The methodology involves data collection, spatial analysis, and mapping using satellite imagery. The lecture also discusses the use of GIS in providing synthetic information to support decision-making. Examples from a case study in Senegal demonstrate the application of GIS in tracking fires, impact assessment, and generating recommendations.
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