The Effect of Timber Tracking on Biodiversity

Robert “Bo” Parfet started his career in finance after he earned an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management. Now living near Denver, Colorado, Robert “Bo” Parfet is involved in several philanthropic and environmental efforts, including timber tracking and its effect on biodiversity.

Deforestation and food scarcity are two major concerns around the world. For experts who work in these fields, having data to analyze is crucial. However, getting reliable sources of data, especially from remote areas, is difficult. Timber tracking programs have been put into place around the globe to track the growth and repopulation of trees. This tracking is performed by teams of scientists and average hikers, kayakers, and adventurers who sign up to collect data in their travels.

The information gathered is added to a reference library, such as the Global Timber Tracking Network, which can be accessed by experts and governments to analyze environmental impact and change. Tracking also is used to help deter the illegal timber industry, which is a major cause of deforestation.

Originally published at https://robertparfet.blogspot.com.