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Book (stand-alone)Assessment of drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in West Africa
Methodology and main findings
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This report presents the methodology and main findings of an assessment conducted between 2015 and 2020 to identify the primary drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in West Africa. Developed under the project “Global Transformation of Forests for People and Climate,” this assessment supports regional forest governance by providing robust, participatory, and data-driven insights.Combining a systematic literature review with spatial analysis using high-resolution satellite imagery and open-source tools such as SEPAL and Collect Earth, the methodology enabled the identification of changes in land use and forest cover across 64 000 sample plots. National experts from West African countries contributed to the prioritization and interpretation of drivers, ensuring local relevance and ownership.The results reveal that small-scale agriculture, logging, and fire are the predominant drivers of forest change, often occurring in combination within the same plot. These findings highlight the complexity of deforestation and degradation processes and underscore the need for integrated responses. The study also maps the spatial distribution of drivers across countries and provides recommendations for national adaptation of the methodology, policy integration, and community engagement.This assessment offers a replicable framework for understanding forest loss in West Africa and sets the stage for more targeted, science-based forest monitoring and management at both national and regional levels. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetReversing deforestation and degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan
Evaluation highlights
2025Also available in:
No results found.The project aimed to support the conservation of Chilgoza forests through the promotion of sustainable forest management actions for sustainable local livelihoods. The GEF funded this FAO-implemented project in Pakistan through Provincial Forest and Wildlife Departments. It was implemented through a direct approach and was part of The Restoration Initiative. The evaluation scope involved a comprehensive and systematic account of the project’s performance by assessing its design, implementation and results upon completion. It covered the project’s execution period from 2018 to 2024. -
BookletTerminal evaluation of the project "Reversing deforestation and degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan"
Project code: GCP/PAK/091/GFF, GEF ID 9516
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No results found.This report summarizes the main findings, conclusions and recommendations from the terminal evaluation of the “Reversing deforestation and degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan” Project, funded through the Global Environment Facility and implemented by FAO. The report used a range of methods to collect evidence – including a desk review of project documentation, field visits to project sites in four provinces, interviews with project beneficiaries and partners and a review of the project theory of change. The audience for this evaluation is primarily project staff in the FAO Country Office. The report concludes with a series of recommendations directed towards FAO regarding the potential for a second phase follow-on project which would consolidate some of the initial impacts made over the life of this project.
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