The author gratefully acknowledges the invaluable assistance received from Mr Malang Keita, a Senior Statistician in the Department of Central Statistics and Mr Alhagi Cham, a Forestry Office at the Department of Forestry.
I would like to extend sincere appreciation to Mr. Bubu Jallow, Principal Meteorologist, Department of Water Resources, and Co-ordinator of the National Climate Committee, for his acceptance to voluntarily review the final draft report.
Special thanks also goes to Mammy Faye, a secretary Department of Agricultural Services, for her tremendous assistance during the preparation of this report.
