SilvaCarbon: U.S. Science, Innovation and Technical Expertise to Assist Developing Countries in Monitoring and Managing Forest and Terrestrial Carbon

This factsheet outlines SilvaCarbon, a flagship program under United States fast start financing for REDD+.
 
The multi-agency program aims to help developing countries monitor and manage forest and terrestrial carbon. It addresses these technical areas:
 

  • Sampling protocols and design
  • Data capture, processing, archiving, and distribution
  • Collection and analysis of in situ data, including involvement of local communities and stakeholders
  • Integration of remotely sensed and in situ data
  • Classification and mapping of forest cover
  • Carbon stock and flow estimation
  • Design of monitoring systems for multiple uses
  • Land use analysis and planning

SilvaCarbon activities are being closely coordinated with international organizations and other governments that are also engaged in the GEO Forest Carbon Tracking task, or in related forest and terrestrial carbon activities. This includes coordinating the collection and dissemination of earth observation data related to forest and terrestrial carbon monitoring and management.
 

Sectors
Natural Resource Management
Topics
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation & Forest Degradation (REDD+), Monitoring and Evaluation, Forestry, Emissions
Region
Global

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