We could soon be able to track changes in Australia's forests in near‑real time—using satellites

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Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia, from tropical rainforests and temperate eucalypt forests to the vast woodlands and shrublands of the arid interior.

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  • Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia, from tropical rainforests and temperate eucalypt forests to the vast woodlands and shrublands of the arid interior.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:04 UTC.

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