Functional capacities include system-related aspects such as inventory planning and management, data sharing, quality checking and continuous improvement.FAO has supported more than 50 countries in their development of robust National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) and assessments, with the goal of developing reliable forest resource information for application in creating national forest policies, planning and sustainable development. FAO supports generation of the activity data by assisting the countries with mapping-related programming, administration and accuracy assessments of existing national and global products in order to generate country estimates. Wildfire risk is greatly dependent on weather, so the actual risk from a wildfire could be higher or lower than average depending on the weather we experience this summer.A: In coordination with state and local health and safety guidelines, National Forests remain open however recreation services at our facilities may be changed, suspended or offered through alternate approaches as we manage for the health and safety of our work force and the public. The severity of impact, the loss of data collection will depend upon the critical nature of the program and connections with customers.In areas of community spread where telework has been maximized, we are working to exercise our technology capabilities where possible to ensure connection and service to the public. Meetings will be limited to minimum levels necessary to complete tasks.
Planning and other annual rotation adjustment meetings can continue to occur remotely or in accordance with CDC/OPM guidance.A: The USDA Forest Service has not issued agency-wide direction to pause all prescribed burning activity. Well-developed national GHG inventory systems will ensure consistency among the forest reference (emission) levels, REDD+ results reports and the national GHG inventory estimates.
When fully realized, it will describe trail locations, basic characteristics of the trail, and where and when various trail uses are prohibited, allowed and encouraged.
Work focuses on both technical and functional capacities. At the country level, the capacity development approach includes a range of products and results: mapping of existing institutional arrangements, capacity assessment and gap analysis, carrying out GHG inventory calculations in several software packages, and reviews of existing GHG inventories.Multipurpose NFI is also one of the key sources of relevant data for national GHG reporting, FREL/FRL construction and reporting. We are currently evaluating and updating our approach and strategies to prepared and respond to wildfires in light of the new risks presented by the Coronavirus.A: The level of impact will depend on multiple factor, including the severity of the impact of COVID-19 across the country.
As well, FAO provides technical support to assist with conceptualisation, design and deployment of national portals. Such information is the basis for data input into national greenhouse gas inventories, Forest Reference (Emission) Level (FREL/FRL) construction, REDD+ results and NDC reporting.
It is the primary statute governing the administration of national forests. Capacity building and training efforts are tailored to each country’s specific needs and context, and range from forest-inventory planning, field-data collection, data entry, analysis and reporting, biomass modelling, quality assurance and quality control, integration with remote sensing, communication and dissemination, as well as data archiving, sharing and documentation. Open Foris tools have been applied in forest sector particularly in NFIs in more than 20 countries, including NFIs in Tanzania, Zambia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Argentina. Such information is the basis for data input into national greenhouse gas inventories, Forest Reference (Emission) Level (FREL/FRL) construction, REDD+ results and NDC reporting.
A: Our mission-critical work, such as suppressing wildfires, law enforcement and other public service responsibilities, will continue within appropriate risk management strategies, current guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, and local health and safety guidelines. Thank you for your support of NWSA and the National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partnership Fund.
Q: Will Forest Service work continue? Questions about the National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partnership Funding may be addressed to Randy Welsh, Executive Director, NWSA at either 801-808-2167 or randy@wildernessalliance.org. For example, spatial data on deforestation and afforestation/reforestation is typically collected through satellite data and changes can be monitored through a satellite land monitoring system.
Capacity building and training efforts are tailored to each country’s specific needs and context, and range from forest-inventory planning, field-data collection, data entry, analysis and reporting, biomass modelling, quality assurance and quality control, integration with remote sensing, communication and dissemination, as well as data archiving, sharing and documentation. Open Foris tools have been applied in forest sector particularly in NFIs in more than 20 countries, including NFIs in Tanzania, Zambia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Argentina.
Canada's National Forest Information System provides Web tools, ranging from simple portrayal to sophisticated analyses, to users from anywhere in the world.