Articles & Stories Mapping Charcoal Production to Protect Land in Ghana Firewood and charcoal provide more than 80 percent of energy used in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Agroforestry Centre, with only a small volume produced sustainably. July 26, 2018
Articles & Stories Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Land Cover, Land Use Change, and Ecosystems To sustainably manage forest landscapes, governments and decision makers need accurate and up-to-date information on the extent of the forests they manage and the ways they are changing. July 16, 2018
Articles & Stories Satellite Data Aids Forest Fire Detection and Monitoring in Nepal Forest fires have adverse ecological and economic effects and are a major concern in many countries, including Nepal. During the long, dry summers, Nepal experiences many forest fires. In 2016, a record number of fires were reported killing 15 people and consuming an area of 13,000 square kilometers (1.3 hectares) in the span of just two weeks. June 9, 2018
Articles & Stories FAO and SERVIR Helping to keep Sharper Eye on Forests and Land Use around the world According to the World Wildlife Fund, over 2 billion people rely on forests for shelter, livelihoods, water, food, and fuel security. Forests even help renew our air supply, as they take in large amounts of carbon dioxide and release oxygen. September 30, 2016