by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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In tropical areas, the construction of new roads<\/strong> is a particularly significant sign of subsequent deforestation<\/strong>. Unfortunately, many of these roads are not shown on official maps, making them difficult to identify. However, a new statistical indicator could help solve this problem, providing important support for administrators, activists, and decision-makers.<\/p>\n The proposal comes from researchers at James Cook University in Brisbane<\/strong>, Australia, who, in a study<\/a> published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), described the new tool developed using a large data set. In this way, they explain<\/a>, it was possible to identify the key environmental factors that determine the construction of new road sections.<\/p>\n