Ecobreves – CHILE:: Digital Map of Environmental Damage

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SANTIAGO, Oct 4 2004 (IPS) - The Chilean National Ecological Action Network, RENACE, presented the first digital version of its ''Map of Ecological Destruction in Chile'', an annual report that highlights the environmental trouble spots in each region of the country and the disputes with greatest public impact. The map, found online at http://www.renace.cl, and is based on official data from public and private sources, updated this year and with references to Internet sources, RENACE leaders announced last week.

The data covers river contamination, garbage dumps, pesticide use, soil degradation, forest plantations and marine resources. There are also tables categorizing plants and animals that are endangered, vulnerable or rare.