Deforestation Due to Drugs (IMAGE) University of Wyoming Caption University of Wyoming researcher Zoe Pearson traverses an area in Honduras that has been deforested by drug traffickers and used as an airstrip to transport narcotics. Credit Sara Santiago Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.