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Nationwide forest cover assessment

Introduction

Last updated: 11 July, 2011

The 2010 nationwide forest cover assessment will provide an updated overview of the nation’s forest resources. The Forest Inventory & Management division of the Forest Department conducted the vegetation mapping using 23.5 m resolution IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) images accompanied by field checking. Prepared maps were then sent to each range forest office for ground verification. The report is currently being finalized.

Elements of REDD

Management and coordination

Overall management and coordination is by the Forest Inventory & Management Division of the Forest Department.

Related Institutions

Institution Role
Forest Department (Sri Lanka) implementation

Financing

Institution Type Amount USD Date of Agreement
Government of Sri Lanka N/A Date of agreement: 2010