New professional book scanner at VLIZ Library
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New professional book scanner at VLIZ Library

The VLIZ Library purchased a new professional book scanner, which will greatly benefit the data archaeology activities within the Flemish LifeWatch project.
Installation of a GPS tracking network for large birds
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Installation of a GPS tracking network for large birds

On the 18th of June 2013, a press conference was held at the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) about the installation of a GPS tracking network for large birds in Flanders.
Flanders gets first 'drone'
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Flanders gets first 'drone'

UFO observers are warned: from next year onwards at least one unmanned aircraft will fly over Flanders. "The device will be used to determine the ecological value of each piece of land in Flanders," said Jurgen Tack of The Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO).
Flemish contribution to LifeWatch launched
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Flemish contribution to LifeWatch launched

On Tuesday 8 May 2012 the Flemish Minister of Innovation Ingrid Lieten launched the Flemish contribution to Life Watch, which will be coordinated by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and the Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO).