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Result 2
Integrated forest cover and natural resource data are generated at national and sub-national levels. This result
area is dealt in project components 1 and 2.
Result 3
1. Capacity of the DFRS in RS and GIS technology and biometric modeling is enhanced.
2. DFRS is able to collect and maintain national and sub-national forest data. This issue is addressed especially in
project component 3.
4.2.2 Project components
It is important to note that project activities need to be identified to achieve the project objectives and stipulated result. The
activities determined during project formulation are grouped into following four components. The details about the
component objectives presented in the objective tree are addressed as activities inside the project components.
Component 1: Forest Resource Assessment (FRA)
The activities of FRA are satellite image interpretation, field sampling activities and data processing to produce cover map
and attributed data. First and foremost nationally important data needs will be assessed by involving the national level
forestry stakeholders. In the second step, inventory design will be finalized and tested. Implementation of the inventory will
be carried out through a decentralized approach. Inventory crew members will be used from local people and organizations.
Capacity building will be accomplished by providing comprehensive training for all involved persons and crews in inventory.
Component 2: Forest cover mapping
The component will produce forest cover map, its extent and quality at national level. Although district level forest inventory
is beyond the scope, probability of district level forest cover mapping will be explored.
Component 3: Open Source Forest Information System
Development of geographically bound Open Source Forest Information System (OSFIS) is the most essential activity of this
component. Besides, data sharing and dissemination are also important activities under the component. The OSFIS will be
further developed through Internet for effective delivery of the thematic maps, tabular data, forest statistics and other
information.
Airborne laser scanning, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is an active remote sensing technique. Integration of airborne
laser scanning, field measurements, optical satellite and aerial image data for highly accurate, precise and robust estimation
of forest resources is the key for development of sustainable monitoring mechanisms for Nepal. Collaboration with the ICI
Project will be done for the research and development with regard to LiDAR.
Component 4: Project management
Project organizations will be formed for the management of project activities. This component is for overall project
management and will provide inputs for all other components. Although detail version of the Logical Framework matrix is
attached in Annex A, a short form is presented in Table 1.
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