Community Profiling & Monitoring Database

In this new millennium, society is fast becoming knowledge based. Scientific and technological knowledge, experience and expertise on forestry have become the crucial element in the forest ecosystem production and services that leads to play a significant role to improve the forestry sector in general and livelihoods of forest dependent communities in particular. SUFAL Innovation Grant (SIG) program is a funding opportunity under the Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods (SUFAL) project with its unique nature of arrangement to provide funding opportunity for conducting scientific and technological research on forestry for individuals and institutions. SIG support is expected to contribute towards creating knowledge and achieving the project goal of strengthening institutions, information systems and training. Along with providing support and services to conduct research on climate change impact on forest and biodiversity conservation, it will contribute to develop qualified mass of professionals in the areas of forest science and technology.

The main objectives of the project are to collect SSP data and develop Index Maps of 200 beats under 15 forest divisions covering three (3) Landscapes (Hill, Sal, and Coastal), to develop Web based Dashboard and SSP Reporting Interface which will facilitate the visualization and simple editing with approval functions for the collected data for preparing Index Map, to support in organizing SSP field data which have already been collected and incorporated with new raw data and to provide Hands-on Training for data collection of the BFD field staff.

Features

  • Customized Online Platform:

    A tailored web-based platform designed for beneficiary/community profiling, AIGAs, and forest data management.

  • Community Module Integration:

    Functional Community Module hosted under BFIS with components like Collaborative Forest Management, Protected Area Co-Management, and Social Forestry.

  • Real-Time Monitoring Tools:

    Reporting and data extraction features to enable real-time monitoring of community activities.

  • Interactive Dashboard:

    Web-based dashboard and SSP Reporting Interface for data visualization, simple editing, and approval.

  • Comprehensive Database:

    Centralized storage for SSP data, including raw and field data, with support for editing and new data incorporation.

  • Hands-On Training:

    Practical training sessions for FD, NGOs, and communities on using the developed platform effectively.

  • Labour Database:

    A complete record of project beneficiaries available for operational purposes.

  • Market Information System:

    Integration-ready feature to synchronize market data for improved decision-making.

  • Capacity Development Module:

    Supports training and awareness programs to enhance the skills of forest-dependent communities.

  • User Manual:

    Detailed documentation to ensure ease of use and understanding of the platform's functionalities.

Benefits

  • Enhanced Forest Management:

    Strengthens monitoring and management of forest inventories and natural resources.

  • Community Empowerment:

    Improves living standards of forest-dependent communities through alternative income generation and training.

  • Real-Time Decision-Making:

    Enables informed decisions using up-to-date data from field operations and community activities.

  • Sustainable Development:

    Supports collaborative forest management and conservation efforts for long-term sustainability.

  • Streamlined Data Handling:

    Simplifies the collection, organization, and utilization of SSP and community data.

  • Operational Efficiency:

    Improves BFD’s administrative, operational, and monitoring capacities.

  • Scalability:

    The platform’s modular design ensures adaptability for future integration and expansion.

  • Knowledge Building:

    Promotes research, innovation, and qualified professionals in forest science and technology.

  • Improved Collaboration:

    Facilitates cooperation between BFD, NGOs, and local communities for holistic forest management.

  • Policy Support:

    Contributes to improving policies for private tree planting and biodiversity conservation.