Forest Watcher:Employing citizen science in forest management of Nepal

Nepal's deforestation rate is one of the highest in the world,at 25 percent over the past 20 years.In Nepal,community forest user groups(CFUGs)take care of natural resources and promote social inclusion.The success of a conservation program depends on the involvement of local people. Forest Watcher is a mobile application that helps collect critical baseline data about forest status and strengthens community participation in forest conservation.It provides d…查看全部>>