BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23. Drones will be used
for monitoring forests in Azerbaijan, the Minister of Ecology and
Natural Resources Rashad Ismayilov said in an interview with
Trend News Agency
and ARB24 TV channel.
According to him, new control mechanisms are being implemented
to prevent illegal logging in forests. In the initial phase, drone
surveillance will be carried out in risky areas in various
regions.
The minister added that by the end of the year, cameras will be
installed in certain areas, mainly in risk zones, and images will
be broadcast online.
"Today, we decided to use modern technologies. This also
includes the purchase of drones. Contracts have already been
signed, and our first drones will be deployed soon. We plan to
organize this work through artificial intelligence-based
platforms.
The images taken in the new system will be compared
electronically, and if illegal logging or other changes are
detected, the relevant agencies will be immediately informed. This
will create the basis for operational interventions.
At the initial stage, Ismayilli forests, areas distinguished by
their rich nature, were selected. After successful results are
achieved, these works will be organized in other areas," the
minister noted.
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