The Forestry Commission of Ghana (FCG) is a governmental organization that utilizes space technology for environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management. It partners with organizations like Ecometrica and leverages satellite data, including that from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites, to create land use maps, monitor deforestation, and ensure compliance with forest regulations. A key project is the Ghana Forest Compliance Service for Export Commodities, which aims to eliminate deforestation associated with export crops. Associated keywords: land use mapping, deforestation monitoring, satellite data, environmental compliance, sustainable agriculture.
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