Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015

May 6-10 was Global Workshop on the preparation of national reports to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2015 and the Joint Questionnaire on forest resources (city of Chiang Mai, Thailand). The seminar was attended by 157 people from 100 countries around the world. The workshop program included plenary sessions and work in 5 groups on a rotational basis. One of the meeting rooms were equipped with computers for interactive work with maps and programs prepared for FRA 2015. Were discussed in detail: FRA 2015 innovations associated with the use of remote sensing and special software FRIMS, plans to hold regional seminars, analysis and publication of materials on the FRA 2015. Rotary principle of working in small groups allowed participants to clarify issues related to the use of programs and the preparation of reporting to FRA 2015.

May 7 at the plenary session a report on the experience of preparing a draft national report of the Russian Federation made manager. VNIILM M.Palenova sector.

May 8 for the participants of the seminar was organized field trip to the National Park Doi Inthanon. Proceedings of the seminar are available at www.fao.org/forestry/fra/82659/en/

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