- Forestry's role in global health and human support.
- Forests: Oxygen, water, medicines, and ecological balance.
- Threats: Urbanization, agriculture, illegal logging.
- Mobile data for efficient monitoring and sustainable management.
- Global conservation efforts using mobile data tools.
Key Takeaways
Case Study Overview
| Tool | Project | Country | Sector | Org. | Year | Donor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Foris | Forest Inv. | Tanzania | Forestry | TFS | 2017 | FAO |
| ODK | Tree Risk | USA | Forestry | ISA | 2013 | ISA |
| iTree | Tree Inv. | USA | Forestry | DRG | 2012 | SF City |
| TIMBY | Log Track. | Liberia | Forestry | LFI | 2017 | LFI |
| Lukim Gather | Forest Mon. | PNG | Forestry | PNGFA | 2018 | UNDP, GEF |
Mobile Data: Forest Management
Smartphones and GPS apps for forest data collection, including tree measurements and health.
Amazon Rainforest: Global ecosystem importance. Picture/Courtesy
Mobile Data Benefits
- Fast data analysis for informed decisions.
- Reduced errors via GPS and apps.
- Streamlined data collection.
- Enhanced remote monitoring.
- Improved team coordination.
- Easy GIS integration.
Project Case Studies
Data management in global afforestation efforts.
Tablet use in forest research. Picture/Courtesy
Open Foris in Tanzania
- FAO's tool for forest data.
- User-friendly design.
- NAFORMA program support.
Project Details
- 16-year FAO partnership.
- Open Foris in 2017.
- $300,000 budget.
Pre-Adoption Issues
- Paper data errors.
- Inconsistent formats.
- Remote access challenges.
Post-Adoption Benefits
- Precise GPS data.
- Improved policy data.
- Real-time research data.
- Sustainable management support.
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