STRENGTHENING FOREST MANAGEMENT CAPACITY THROUGH REMOTE SENSING TOOLS IN NAM NUNG

In December 2025, Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD), in collaboration with the Management Board of Nam Nung Nature Reserve, organized a training course titled “Application of Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Software in Forest Resource Management.” The activity aimed to enhance technological application capacity for staff engaged in forest protection and management at Nam Nung Nature Reserve.

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Picture 1: Guiding on how to collect field data

Picture 2: Guiding on how to process the collected data

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During the training, staff from the Management Board and forest protection stations were instructed on using GPS and mobile devices for field data collection; applying Geographic Information System (GIS) softwares e.g MapInfo and QGIS to manage and update forest resource databases; practicing with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to analyze forest conditions, monitor resource changes, and support forest fire control efforts.

Based on the practical training needs of Nam Nung Nature Reserve, the course was designed with a strong application-oriented approach. It focused on hands-on operation, on-site implementation, and addressing common challenges encountered in remote sensing, spatial data management, and forest patrol reporting.

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Picture 3: Guiding on how to use QGIS

Picture 4: Trainees exchange ideas and engage in discussions

©CCD/2025

Through this activity, CCD continues to affirm its role as a close partner to national parks and nature reserves in strengthening capacity for biodiversity monitoring and forest resource management. The integration of advanced technologies not only improves the accuracy and effectiveness of management practices, but also contributes to data systematization and enhances the ability to respond promptly to environmental and resource-related changes in the area.