Information systems for monitoring, assessment and reporting of forest resources - a case study in Cambodia and Lao PDR

Information systems for monitoring, assessment and reporting of forest resources - a case study in Cambodia and Lao PDR

Year of publication 2010

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Working paper

Series title National Forest Monitoring and Assessment Working Paper

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Synopsis (short abstract) This report describes results of case studies concerning the use of forest information systems in Cambodia and Lao PDR. The purpose of this case study is to analyze national forest information systems in order to comprehend countries'achievements and weaknesses and to formulate recommendations on further development of national forest information systems.

Language English

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