THE government has put in place a computerized system that can spot veld fires and, via satellite, notify responsible authorities on daily basis.
Presenting a paper during the on-going workshop on raising stakeholders' awareness on Reduced Emission from Deforestation and Degradation and Enhancing Forest Carbon Stock (REDD+) and Energy, the Acting Director of Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), Ms Monica Kagya said the system is able to identify areas that are on fire, making it possible for action to be taken.
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