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Hear from past participants
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Interview with Rugiatu Bundu (Sierra Leona) on the National Forest Inventory online course
25/05/2025
Rugiatu Bundu, from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change of Sierra Leona, shares her insights on the FAO National Forest Inventory online...
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FAO elearning Academy: Integration of forest monitoring courses into the Master's Programme
20/11/2024
Professor Adandé Belarmain Fandohan, Vice-Rector for University Research, National University of Agriculture of Benin, explains how he integrated the...
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Interview with Olgah Hellens (Kenya) on the e-learning series Forest Monitoring for Climate Action
19/11/2024
Olgah Hellens, Founder and Director of iConserve in Kenya, and Forest Carbon Champion supported by the FAO’s AIM4Forests programme, shares her insights...
Nisma Bhattarai
"Happy to announce that I’ve completed the National Forest Inventory course facilitated by the FAO eLearning Academy! Throughout this course, I developed a thorough understanding of forest monitoring techniques and the importance of reliable forest data in mitigating climate change and ensuring sustainable resource management.
Grateful to the FAO, the UK Government, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for this invaluable opportunity. Excited for the journey ahead in contributing to a more sustainable planet!"
Marcela Gutierrez
"Muchas Gracias FAO, por esta grandiosa oportunidad que nos has dado a cientos de profesionales en silvicultura y protección de bosques naturales para mejorar nuestras capacidades, actualizarnos en temas de sistemas informáticos, gestión de base de datos, metodología; para mejorar y contribuir a los inventarios nacionales de nuestros países tropicales; ya sea para bosques estatales o reservas silvestres privadas. Gracias por hacer gratis este curso y abierto a todas aquellas personas que deseaban tomarlo. Gracias a todo el equipo encargado en dar lo mejor de sí, en invitar expertos que supieron transmitir sus conocimientos de forma asertiva. Por construir un curso lo necesariamente complejo y a la vez fácil de aprender."
Germain Assih
"Je suis ravi d'annoncer que j'ai terminé avec succès le cours en ligne tutoré sur l'Inventaire Forestier National (IFN), hébergé par l'Académie numérique de la FAO, du 11 septembre au 21 octobre 2024. Ce cours m'a offert une formation complète sur les étapes de préparation et de mise en œuvre d'un IFN, couvrant tout le processus, de la planification à la collecte de données et la notification. Il m'a permis d'acquérir des compétences solides pour concevoir, réaliser et participer efficacement à un inventaire forestier."
Abilio Jorge
"É com grande satisfação que compartilho que concluí com sucesso o curso de Inventário Nacional de Floresta, abordou técnicas essenciais de planeamento e execução de inventários Florestais, e aprendi habilidades valiosas como aplicação de SIG nos inventários Florestais . Agradeço à FAO pela oportunidade de expandir meus conhecimentos. Estou ansioso para aplicar o que aprendi em meus próximos projetos."
Pamela Owusuwaa
"I am excited to share that I've earned my first badge in Field Data Collection from FAO's online facilitated course on National Forest Inventory! This valuable training is enhancing my skills in forest monitoring and assessment, crucial for evidence-based conservation strategies. The knowledge gained will directly support my career in conservation biology, enabling me to contribute more effectively to sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. Looking forward to completing the next two learning paths and earning my full certificate. Onward to becoming a more skilled and impactful conservation professional!"
Romaric Amour Houehounha
"Heureux de partager avec vous mon certificat sur l'Inventaire Forestier National (IFN) hébergé par l'Académie numérique en ligne de la FAO. La formation a couvert des sujets essentiels sur l’importance de l’échantillonnage dans la planification et la mise en œuvre d’ un inventaire forestier national (Collecte de données sur le terrain, Échantillonnage et analyse des données, Gestion des données et notifications). Ces notions nous seront utiles lors de la réalisation de nos travaux de fin de formation ou nous aurons à collecter des données sur le terrain mais aussi dans notre carrière professionnelle future. Je remercie FAO cette formation de qualité."
About the online facilitated course
When?
The collaborative course took place from 11 September to 21 October 2024.
Who?
It was designed to empower forestry professionals, decision-makers and enthusiasts.
What?
This course explained the key phases of a national forest inventory – from planning to implementation, and from data gathering to reporting.
At a glance
Calendar: It was a 5-weeks learning experience with an expected daily workload of just one hour per day.
Structure: Participants were able to create their learning journey by selecting one or more "Learning Path" according to their interests and professional needs. Each path offered a unique set of modules, enriched with live sessions, discussion forums, videos, quizzes and more.
Languages: It was simultaneously delivered in English, French and Spanish.
Certification and final test: Participants wrapped up their learning journey with competency-based final tests for each path. They earned digital badges to showcase their newfound skills.
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National Forest Inventory: Online facilitated course
18/06/2024
Accurate forest data from National Forest Inventories is vital to country efforts to protect, restore, and sustainably manage their forests. Our online...
Course structure
Basic knowledge: Why a national forest inventory?
Learning Path 1: Field data collection.
- Preparing for a national forest inventory
- Introduction to fieldwork
- Quality assurance and quality control in a national forest inventory
Learning Path 2: Sampling and data analysis
- Introduction to sampling
- Elements in data analysis
Learning Path 3: Data management and reporting
- Data management in a national forest inventory
- National forest inventory results, reporting and dissemination.
With the financial support from:
Check out the live sessions!
Highlights of the Learning Path: Data management and reporting
The online live session “Highlights of the Learning Path: Data management and reporting” was delivered on 11 October 2024. This last session is part of the online facilitated course "National Forest Inventory”.
Delivered from 11 September to 21 October 2024, the course explains the key phases of a national forest inventory: from planning to implementation, and from data gathering to reporting.
The course was designed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and was funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF), through the CBIT-Forest project as well as the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland through the AIM4Forests programme.
More information: https://www.fao.org/in-action/boosting-transparency-forest-data/nfi-online-course/en
11/10/2024
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