2018


Audit of the reforestation policies in Ivory Coast and the establishment of a reforestation database for the protected forest sector


Diagnosis of reforestation management
Establishment of a cartographic database

 

Context


The general objective of the reforestation policy audit is to carry out a diagnosis of the reforestation process in Cote d’Ivoire from 1928 to the present day. This is expected to provide lessons for all future programs and to setup a cartographic database for the protected zones.

Role of the GIS, KIS®, provided by Altereo:

  • Provide MINEF with interactive geospatial tools for collection, treatment and analysis
  • Provide a dyanamic cartography with official statistics on the geographic distribution of reforestation parcels
  • Train designated officers for using the database and properly update information.

 

Project Description


This project comprises:

  • The analysis of different methods of reforestation and theur impact on the reconstitution of the forest assets
  • Addressing identified deficiencies
  • Proposing follow-up and reforestation management mechanisms
  • Evaluation of the contribution of non-state partners in the reforestation effort (NGOs, Forestry Professionnals, individuals and the general population)
  • The analaysis of lands allocated as reforestation parcels that have definitvely been logged
  • Recommendations for the success of the reforestation process
  • Setting up a GIS for the follow-up of reforestation of the protected areas.