01. Sustainable Forest Management

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Knowledge products related to Saudi forests and intended to support effective management, conservation, and protection of forests in KSA. Sources include NCVC, MoEWA, FAO, and other stakeholders in the forest sector.

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    Al Baha Pilot NFI - Summary of Data Collection and Analysis Methodology
    (FAO KSA, 2024-09-13) FAO KSA
    The report provides a summary of the methods and tools used for the pilot National Forest Inventory (NFI) in Al Baha region. The summary covers the conceptual consideration made in the selection of methods and tools. especially adherence to the international methods and tools developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the purpose of undertaking National Forest Inventories. The summary covers sampling design including requirement for sampling intensification in areas with higher forest cover, and the specification, details, and features for the sampling unit. Data collection and management approaches are discussed, and the process followed for specific analysis are also presented. These cover among other aspects computation of tree densities, calculation of tree basal cover and volume, and estimation of tree biomass and carbon stock.
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    Forestry sector review of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (FAO NRM KSA, 2021) FAO KSA
    Saudi Arabia faces a semiarid to hyperarid climate, resulting in water scarcity and diminished vegetal cover. With only 2% of the land suitable for agriculture, the country has 2.7 million hectares of forest lands, 171 million hectares of rangelands, and 158,000 hectares of mangroves. Despite a low forest cover of 1.3%, forests play a crucial role in protecting against erosion, biodiversity preservation, carbon sequestration, water distribution, and economic, recreational, scenic, touristic, and climatic values. The Forest Sector Review (FSR) aims to analyze the sector's current state and recommend interventions aligning with KSA Vision 2030 and national and international development goals. The FSR methodology includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, stakeholder consultations, and workshops. Findings reveal challenges in staffing, technical capacity, legal frameworks, and urgent environmental concerns. Recommendations focus on human resource development, organizational capacity building, and the creation of a national forest policy to promote sustainable management, community engagement, and socio-economic development. Strategic interventions target forest cover improvement, ecosystem management, climate change adaptation, governance, enterprise enhancement, research, gender mainstreaming, and sectoral coordination, aiming to positively influence KSA's forestry development.
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