Training on GIS and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Forest Monitoring and Management
Learn GIS/RS tools for forest cover mapping, deforestation monitoring, and climate reporting with real-world applications.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips participants with practical skills and advanced knowledge in applying GIS and Remote Sensing (RS) technologies for sustainable forest monitoring, conservation, and management. Participants will learn how to map forest cover, detect deforestation, assess biomass and carbon stocks, and apply geospatial tools for climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest governance.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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Forestry professionals & environmental managers
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GIS & RS specialists in natural resources
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Climate change and REDD+ project teams
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NGOs, researchers, and government agencies in forestry & conservation
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University staff, consultants, and development practitioners
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand GIS/RS concepts for forest monitoring.
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Map forest cover and detect land use/land cover (LULC) changes.
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Apply RS for biomass, carbon stock, and biodiversity assessment.
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Use GIS tools for forest management planning and policy support.
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Develop monitoring frameworks for REDD+ and climate reporting.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to GIS, Remote Sensing & Forest Monitoring
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GIS & RS fundamentals in forestry
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Importance of geospatial tools for sustainable forest management
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Case Study: Global Forest Watch applications
Module 2: Data Acquisition & Preprocessing for Forest Studies
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Sources of forest-related satellite imagery (Landsat, Sentinel, MODIS)
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Pre-processing techniques: atmospheric correction, mosaicking, clipping
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Practical: Downloading and preparing Landsat/Sentinel imagery
Module 3: Forest Cover Mapping & Classification
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Supervised & unsupervised classification techniques
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Forest/non-forest mapping
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Practical: Land cover classification in QGIS/ArcGIS
Module 4: Deforestation & Degradation Monitoring
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Change detection methods
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Time-series analysis for forest loss trends
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Case Study: Amazon rainforest deforestation monitoring
Module 5: Biomass and Carbon Stock Estimation
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RS approaches for biomass and carbon assessment
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Use of LiDAR and radar data
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Practical: Estimating carbon stock with RS data
Module 6: Biodiversity and Habitat Mapping with GIS/RS
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Species distribution modeling
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Habitat fragmentation analysis
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Case Study: GIS-based biodiversity corridors management
Module 7: Forest Fire Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
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RS for fire detection and burned area assessment
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Integration of weather data with GIS for fire risk mapping
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Practical: Mapping hotspots using MODIS/VIIRS data
Module 8: Community-Based Forest Management & GIS Tools
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Participatory mapping and community involvement
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Integrating socio-economic data with geospatial layers
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Case Study: GIS for community forest monitoring in East Africa
Module 9: Policy Applications – REDD+, SDGs & Climate Reporting
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GIS/RS for REDD+ MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification)
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Forest monitoring indicators for SDG 13 (climate) and SDG 15 (life on land)
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Practical: Setting up MRV frameworks with GIS
Module 10: Integrated Project & Presentations
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Group project: mapping and analyzing forest change in a case region
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Presentation of results and discussion
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Case Study: National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) best practices
Where the change lands
Organization Impact
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Strengthened capacity to monitor forests with geospatial data
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Evidence-based decision-making for conservation and forest governance
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Better tracking of deforestation, degradation, and carbon stock changes
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Improved compliance with international reporting (REDD+, SDGs, climate commitments)
Individual Impact
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Hands-on skills in GIS & RS for forest monitoring
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Proficiency in biomass and carbon assessment methods
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Capacity to develop forest management plans using geospatial data
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Enhanced expertise for career growth in forestry, environment, and climate change
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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