Uploads from Chemonics International, tagged forest, with geodata

Portable Sawmill in Darien

nobody@flickr.com (Chemonics International) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:27:17 -0800

A community member hard at work using a portable sawmill procured through USAID/FCD. USAID/FCD has coordinated with GreenLife Group to train community members to use portable sawmills. These sawmills not only will allow for more efficient forest use but will also generate more income for the communities.

Climate Change Activities in Panama

nobody@flickr.com (Chemonics International) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:29:46 -0800

Chemonics International posted a photo:

Children of the Bijagual Peña community in Panama’s Darien forest smile for the camera during the first visit of the USAID/FCD climate change team for logistical preparation and coordination of community based emergency preparedness workshops. Climate change activities are part of a recently added component to help communities prepare for emergencies as the result of extreme weather conditions.

Harvest Preparation in Mortí, Darien, Panama

nobody@flickr.com (Chemonics International) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:27:06 -0800

Chemonics International posted a photo:

A community member from Mortí, in the Wargandí comarca, prepares for the 2012 forest harvest during the directional felling workshop conducted by USAID/FCD.

IFAD Students participate in training modules

nobody@flickr.com (Chemonics International) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:29:09 -0800

Chemonics International posted a photo:

Students from the Forestry and Agricultural Institute of Darien (IFAD) participate in a series of training modules designed to further their knowledge of forestry and biodiversity while also providing hands-on experience.

Mortí Forest Inventory

nobody@flickr.com (Chemonics International) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:26:56 -0800

Chemonics International posted a photo:

Community members from Mortí participate in the development phase of the community forest inventory. Forest inventories help determine the overall health of the forest including how much of it exists, where it exists and how it is changing.