THE Geographical Review has published a reprint of an article from the January 1949 issue entitled "A Vegetation-types Map of Tanganyika", by the late Clemert Gillman. This study of the natural ...

Changes of vegetation between humid and arid phases in North Africa. Vegetation zones are based on the minimum precipitation requirements of each vegetation type.

High-resolution satellite imagery has been used to map every single tree in Africa, demonstrating a technique that could help improve the monitoring of deforestation across the world.

Changes of vegetation between humid and arid phases in North Africa. Vegetation zones are based on the minimum precipitation requirements of each vegetation type. Credit: Jani Närhi / University ...