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NIGERIA NATIONAL FOREST MONITORING SYSTEM ADOPTED BY STAKEHOLDERS
NIGERIA NATIONAL FOREST MONITORING SYSTEM ADOPTED BY STAKEHOLDERS
NIGERIA NATIONAL FOREST MONITORING SYSTEM ADOPTED BY STAKEHOLDERS
REDD+ PROGRAMME EXPANDED IN NIGERIA
REDD+ PROGRAMME EXPANDED IN NIGERIA
REDD+ PROGRAMME EXPANDED IN NIGERIA
TRAINING WORKSHOP ON FOREST (CARBON) INVENTORY TECHNIQUES AND DATA COLLECTION ORGANISED BY FOOD AND AGRICUTURE ORGANISATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)/NIGERIA REDD+ PROGRAMME
TRAINING WORKSHOP ON FOREST (CARBON) INVENTORY TECHNIQUES AND DATA COLLECTION ORGANISED BY FOOD AND AGRICUTURE ORGANISATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)/NIGERIA REDD+ PROGRAMME
HELD ON THE 11TH -15TH DECEMBER, 2017 AT ROYAL BIRDS HOTEL AND TOWERS AKURE, ONDO STATE NIGERIA.
AIM OF THE TRAINING: The training workshop was aimed at exposing participants to the forest (Carbon) inventory techniques and data collection in the field using modern equipment.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To enable the participants to present a draft National Forest inventory Methodology.
2. To get the participants familiarised and master how to use the modern equipment in the field.
3. To understand forest sampling techniques and methodologies as well the terrain/challenges thereof before/during after data collection.

Participants were drawn from different angle along the value chain of reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation, these included; staff of the National REDD+ Project Secretariat, Federal and State Departments of forestry and Forests Communities from Cross river, Nassarawa, Ondo and States, Academias and NGO’s

High-Level Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop on National Forest Carbon Inventory Taal Conference Hotel Lafia, Nassarawa State
High-Level Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop on National Forest Carbon Inventory Taal Conference Hotel Lafia, Nassarawa State
High-Level Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop on National Forest Carbon Inventory Taal Conference Hotel Lafia, Nassarawa State
High-Level Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop on National Forest Carbon Inventory Taal Conference Hotel Lafia, Nassarawa State
High-Level Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop on National Forest Carbon Inventory Taal Conference Hotel Lafia, Nassarawa State

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STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOPED AND ADOPT NATIONAL FOREST MONITORING SYSTEM (NFMS) FOR NIGERIA
National Forest Monitoring is viewed as a comprehensive process that includes the systematic collection, analysis and dissemination of forest-related data, and the derivation of information and knowledge at regular intervals to allow the monitoring of changes over time. It focuses on national level data and information on forests and trees outside forests, their condition, values and uses. The information obtained supports forest-related decision-making at international, national and sub-national levels by providing timely, relevant and reliable information. The term national forest inventory (NFI) is commonly used to describe the technical process of data compilation and analysis of forest resources from a multitude of data sources, including field inventories and remote sensing, to estimate relevant forest characteristics at particular points in time. National forest monitoring (NFM) is a much more comprehensive process that includes the assessment, evaluation, interpretation and reporting of data and the derivation of information, usually from repeated inventories, that allows for the monitoring of change and trends over time. Thus, National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) is one of the required elements to be developed by countries planning to carry out REDD+ as agreed at the 16th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). To avoid, reduce and capture forest carbon emissions, there is a need for an effective monitoring system that provides accurate data on emissions. It has been observed that data on forest ecosystems is important for forest related decision making at both local and national levels. There fore, NFMS is important for monitoring and reporting on REDD+ activities and goals including international targets such as carbon and biomass in forests. The NFMS for Nigeria was Developed by Stakeholders during a two-day workshop at KINI Country Hotel Akwanga Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Deliverables
CHALLENGES:
    Unavailability of competent hands
    Insecurity at some flashpoints; community misconception and anticipation for carbon credit; lack of operational vehicles and effective internet facilities.
    Over dependency on foreign donors for data collections.
SUCCESSES:
    NRS to Coordinate regular meetings between and among NFMS Stakeholders in Nigeria.    Working relationship and synergy established between National REDD+ Secretariat & Department of Climate Change on GHG data collection and analysis  
    Agreed that the adopted NFMS to be sent to Marko so as to give a guide in developing the TOR while availing him with NFMS Frame work, information on Forest Management, Land/Forest Cover Change.
    adopted NFMS to be used for TOR development and NFMS Frame work/information on Forest Management, Land/Forest Cover Change.
OUTCOME:
    Iinstitutional arrangements defined in terms of responsibility or sources of data (NRS, DCC, NASRDA & FRIN.
    Involvement of local councils in the institutional arrangements as they can provide local laws and security.
    Involvement of top state government officials (Governors) in the process so as to influence their decision on forest management.
    Data acquisition and analysis should be captured together and done by the same institution.
    identify available capacities and areas to build upon 

Cross-Section of Participants at the NFMS Workshop

Technical Working Groups Facilitated by Marco Van der Linden; Consultant for Climate Change & Sustainable Landscapes (REDD+ Expert)

Opening Remarks by DR Amos Abu TTL by His Left, Mirko Sirkovic Co-TTL, by His Right Dr Moses Ama NC Nigeria REDD+ Programme and Rasak  Kolawale MRV Consultant