Forest monitoring designed for action global forest watch. Gfws country pages offer analysis on nationallevel forest cover change, in. Then click on the word countries near the top of the screen and you should see the country profile link for that country at the top of the search results. In an effort to serve as a one stop shop for climaterelated information, data, and tools, the world bank created the climate change knowledge portal or cckp. Country profiles international relations libguides at. The value of global forest resource statistics is discussed. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Home blog tree cover loss spikes in russia and canada, remains high globally. Beresfordkroeger is an imaginative thinker who writes with the precision of a scientist and the lyricism of a poet. Gfw also offers an interactive map, interactive forest statistics and infographics on the country profiles and rankings, downloadable data by category and. However, no area in the country is recognized as being the. The usaid tenure and global climate change tgcc project in zambia is a 3.
The online global forest watch platform provides open access to. Global forest watch gfw is an opensource web application to monitor global forests in near realtime. The registered agent on file for this company is jun zhang and is located at 663 brea canyon road, ste 8, walnut, ca 91789. This forest and forest products country profile, prepared by national experts, contains information concerning the forest resources of the russian federation and a description of trends and developments taking place in the forest sector and of the areas in which. Global forest watch country profiles forest legality. Proportion of forest area covered by country reports, 98. Readers are encouraged to download and explore the data. Global forest registry sustainable forest products. Countries submit reports through national forest inventories or government registries food. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is c3587257. Country profiles fao members gateway lowincome fooddeficit countries. Cocoa is not the only commodity that contributes to. Myanmar forestry sector land portal securisation des droits.
The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. World bank climate change knowledge portal for global. Hdro calculations based on data on forest and total land area from fao 2012. Learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. Tap on a country name in the ranking list to access the country profile. Global forest cover in 1990, listed by country these figures are derived from data provided in forest resources assessment 2005 by the food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Global forest watch gfw is a dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that unites satellite technology, open data, and crowdsourcing and provides access to timely and reliable information about forests. Visualize the new data on global forest watch here, or download and analyze the data on gfws new open data portal here. Tree cover loss spikes in russia and canada, remains high.
Click the pdf link to download the full report in pdf format. Background past assessments documents remote sensing initiatives. Includes country profiles with corporate culture and risk, statistics, industry overviews, news, and more. Results from timeseries analysis of landsat images characterizing forest extent and change. Types of places listed include the entire planet, continents, regions, countries, provinces, states, and territories. Global forest watch offers the latest data, technology and tools that empower people everywhere to better protect forests. The open data platform brings together dozens of datasets to let users easily search, analyze and compare the nationally determined contributions ndcs under the paris agreement, access the very latest historical emissions data, discover how countries can leverage their climate goals to achieve their sustainable development objectives, and use models to map new pathways to a lower carbon. Forest cover loss is defined as a standreplacement disturbance, or a change from a forest to nonforest state, during the period 20002018. Partnerships work with us ask fao fao on social media invest. Download a table of country statistics, adjust the tree cover canopy density of the data you are viewing, and share the graph using the options above the graph. School enrollment, primary and secondary gross, gender parity index gpi. Tenure and global climate change tgcc in zambia landlinks. A negative number for annual change andor total change reflects deforestation. Dear madamsir, in decision 1434, the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity adopted a comprehensive and participatory process for the preparation of the post2020 global biodiversity framework.
Percentage data was calculated using information from the cias world. Global forest resources assessment 2015 how are the worlds forests changing. The world has never seen such political momentum to protect our planets forests. This is the case in ghana, the worlds second largest producer of cocoa, where cocoa farms have been driving deforestation and forest degradation, and a significant contributor to the countrys greenhouse gas emissions. Click on a country name in the ranking list to access the country profile.
A lushly written, compelling tribute to treesgrounded in a wide range of scientific knowledge. Forest covers the southern portion of the country while savannah dominates in the north, and the country boasts 4 large rivers. Country profiles country research wake forest university. Tree cover loss spikes in russia and canada, remains high globally. The area of land covered by forest and trees is an important indicator of environmental condition. Global forest watch gfw is an online platform that provides nearrealtime data and tools. Percentage data was calculated using information from the cias world factbook 2011. Gcf was established by 194 governments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas ghg emissions in developing countries, and to help vulnerable societies adapt to. Presented in short interconnected essays, the global forest draws from ancient storytelling traditions to present an unforgettable work of natural history. It also includes a direct link to the country website for indepth information. The global forest information service gfis is an initiative of the collaborative partnership on forests cpf and is a collaborative effort of 14 major forestrelated international organizations, institutions and convention secretariat, aiming to maximize the value of all forest information resources and providers worldwide through the.
Homepage world bank climate change knowledge portal. Select a country or search for a country to view statistics and graphs related to tree. Learn about each countrys primary forest product exports, common types of illegal forestry practices. Change in forest area, 19902011 % human development. The fao country profiles collects information from the entire fao website and provides a fast and reliable way to access country specific information with no need to search through individual databases and systems. Global forest cover in 2005, listed by country these figures are derived from data provided in forest resources assessment 2005 by the food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Objective history the student understands economic patterns. The process requires that an initial discussion document summarizing and analysing the initial views of parties and observers be made available in january 2019. World wildlife fund the leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. View national and subnational forest statistics global forest watch. Gcf is a unique global platform to respond to climate change by investing in lowemission and climateresilient development. Visualize the new data on global forest watch here, or download. The 2018 unodc global report on trafficking in persons is the fourth of its kind mandated by the general assembly through the 2010 united nations global plan of action to combat trafficking in persons. The forgotten wisdom of trees renowned scientist diana beresfordkroeger presents an unforgettable and highly original work of natural history with the global forest.
View the graphs idh the sustainable trade initiative. Download a table of country statistics, adjust the tree cover canopy density of the data. Students will learn where our wood comes from now and will analyze global efforts to manage the worlds forests. Change in forest area, 19902011 % percentage change in area under forest cover.
This includes biodiversity hotspots 6% of the country, global 200 ecoregions 15%, important bird areas 6% and regions considered to be frontier forests 3% as defined by global forest watch. The fao country profiles collects information from the entire fao website and provides a fast and reliable way to access countryspecific information with no need to search through individual databases and systems. Download lesson plan download student packet overview living in a global forest has students compare the ecological footprint of a home constructed in 1950 with one constructed in 2000. Learn about each countrys primary forest product exports, common types of illegal forestry practices, the. In 20, the nine tropical forest countries accounted for about 10 per cent of global exports of timber and paper products in roundwood equivalent rwe volume while the other 10 countries accounted for approximately half of global imports of timber and paper products. Board of directors annual reports recognized donors sustainability at wri. Global forest watch gfw is an online platform that provides nearrealtime data and. Online forest mapping made easy by suzanne palminteri on 4 june 2016 the online global forest watch platform provides open access to frequently updated satellite imagery to allow any user to monitor forest change in a given country or other area.
Trees are defined as vegetation taller than 5m in height and are expressed as a percentage per output grid cell as 2000 percent tree cover. Just over a quarter of global forest loss is due to deforestation through permanent land use change for the production of commodities, including beef, soy. Country profiles publications wwf world wildlife fund. This article is a list of countries by forest area. This study presents and analyses results from the global forest resources assessment 2015 fra 2015 of the food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Renowned scientist diana beresfordkroeger presents an unforgettable and highly original work of natural history with the global forest. Annual change in forest area % terrestrial sites, completely protected % sdg16.
It covers 142 countries and provides an overview of patterns and flows of trafficking in persons at global, regional and national levels, based. A pioneering scientist writes of the benefits of forest bathing and the fascinating ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees the inspiration for the documentary call of the forest. Created by msus center for international business education and research msuciber, globaledge provides insight into global business activities. The gfd contains information about the growing stock, biomass, and carbon stock in forests for 229 countries. To download the data you are viewing online, navigate to the open. This guide provides information about 12 countries from africa, asia and south america. Global forest watch gfw and gfw climate global climate.
Download a table of country statistics, adjust the tree cover canopy density of the. Iiasas global forest database presents the faos global forest resources assessment 2005 at enhanced spatial resolution of 0. The portal provides an online tool for access to comprehensive global, regional, and country data related to climate change and development. Forest loss is being driven by various factors, including commodity production, forestry, agriculture, wildfire, and urbanization. Best read in an altered state or perhaps its the book itself that induces an altered state. Analyze and investigate global data trends in forest change, cover and use with just a few clicks. The global forest registry is a mapbased database, designed to help evaluate the risk of obtaining wood from controversial sources, as defined by the forest stewardship council in the. View country rankings for tree cover, tree cover loss, and tree. To find the most recent country profile for a given country, type the name of a country in the main search box. The global economic system is also heavily dependent on forests. Forest cover loss is defined as a standreplacement disturbance, or a change from a forest to non forest state, during the period 20002018.
Country reports global forest resources assessments food and. The forest 500 assessment shows a lack of awareness amongst european companies importing deforestationlinked commodities. Europe accounts for a significant share of global deforestationlinked commodity import. Global forest resources assessment 2010 country report. This forest and forest products country profile, prepared by national experts, contains information concerning the forest resources of the russian federation and a description of trends and developments taking place in the forest sector and of the areas in which forestry activities have taken place over the past decade. High rainfall in the south supports an abundance of agriculture, namely cocoa, cashews, and coffee. Methodology forest governance and legality chatham house. The tree as food producer, healer, and lifesustainer. Global forest resources assessment 2015 how are the. She explores the fascinating and largely untapped ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees.
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