For Environment, Democracy and Livelihoods
A training on the National Forest Information System (NFIS) and Safeguards Information System (SIS) system was organised by ForestAction (FA) Nepal in collaboration with REDD-IC and Upaveda Technology Pvt. Ltd., through financial support from the World Bank at FA office, Bagdol, Lalitpur. The training focused on equipping participants with the skills to collect and store essential data from 13 districts within the TAL project area. It was attended by 32 forest technicians, DFO staff, and REDD-IC personnel. The sessions primarily covered the functionalities of NFIS and SIS, data entry procedures, checklists, and quality assurance protocols.
The NFIS and SIS platforms in Nepal are web-based systems developed to manage, monitor, and share comprehensive forest-related data. Supported by the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’s (FCPF) REDD Readiness Preparation Program, NFIS acts as a centralised database for Nepal’s forest information, supporting data-driven decision-making and effective forest management. It integrates various datasets, such as forest type maps, statistical analyses, and research reports, making crucial forest-related information accessible to stakeholders. The successful implementation of NFIS will contribute significantly to the advancement of Nepal’s forestry sector.
