Appropriate management is essential for continued benefits from natural forests and woodlands.
Niras recognises the different functions of forests and the need to fully consider and adjust management inputs to address these various functions. We realize that relations between stakeholders in the conservation and use of the forest resources are often complex and therefore participatory approaches both in planning and implementing management are essential to ensure sustainability.
Adequate knowledge about the forest resource and its potential as well as management and sharing of the information are the key in sustainable forestry. A well planned and mutually agreed benefit sharing mechanism among the stakeholders involved is fundamental for the management to function in the long run.
Our services include the following:
- Forest resource assessment
- Forest management planning
- Forest information system development and implementation including GIS and remote sensing
- Environmental management and biodiversity conservation
- Environmental and socio-economic impact assessments