In the province of Salta, **native forests** have a new ally in their protection: **satellite technology**. This monitoring system allows real-time observation of forest coverage, detecting activities such as illegal logging or uncontrolled fires. Thanks to this tool, it is possible to [precisely identify the most vulnerable areas](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/chaco-aprobo-el-nuevo-ordenamiento-de-bosques-nativos-como-queda-el-mapa/), marking a before and after in the fight against deforestation.
The use of satellite images has enabled **local authorities to react more quickly to threats**, protecting both biodiversity and the communities that depend on these ecosystems. These actions become a key tool to **prevent the loss of hectares of essential forests for the region**, ensuring the survival of endangered species and strengthening the resilience of natural resources against human pressure.
In addition to surveillance, **satellite technology is being used to educate and train local teams** in planning conservation strategies. Furthermore, with the support of NGOs, reforestation initiatives are being developed in the most affected areas, promoting the **restoration of damaged ecosystems** and fostering a collaborative approach between government institutions and local communities.
The native forests of Salta not only have **environmental value**, but also **economic and cultural value**. They are a source of livelihood for numerous families, home to indigenous communities, and pillars of sustainable development in the region. Their **preservation**, now backed by cutting-edge technology, is a crucial step towards a future where coexistence between nature and humans is possible.
## The project to recover lost native forests
The INTA in partnership with the **Corporación Interestadual Pulmarí, the Dirección General de Bosque Nativo de Neuquén** and the **Mapuche community Aigo**, have launched [concrete actions to restore the affected area](https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/el-ambicioso-proyecto-para-recuperar-bosques-nativos-perdidos/).
Since 2022, reforestation in the area has focused on the **planting of about 50,000 native Araucaria species**, a tree symbol of the Patagonian region and essential for the biodiversity of the place.
But the restoration of native forests goes beyond simple planting. The strategy includes the **construction of 20 kilometers of fences and the creation of containment terraces on the land** to prevent soil erosion, one of the main threats in areas affected by fires.
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