Authors:
CIFOR-ICRAF
Publication Date:
2022
Abstract/Summary:
The Global Tree Knowledge Platform is all about the trees in ‘treed’ landscapes. Its purpose is to support the better use of tree species – to promote the right tree in the right place for the right purpose – to bring greater benefits to humans and the environment. The Platform can be used in two ways, either based on the type of resource (Tree databases | Maps and Apps | Guidelines | Analysis packages) or by subject (Domesticating tree species | Sourcing planting material for growers | Trees and climate change | Exploring the many uses of tree species). Planters, scientists, policy makers and anyone else who is interested in trees will enjoy using the resources. For each resource, we explain its use and the user group.
Relevance for the Short Term Action Plan on Ecosystem
Restoration:
Various resources in the Global Tree Knowledge Platform are directly relevant for steps A, B, C or D. For example, the Agroforestry Species Switchboard provides access to 53 web-based information sources for over 170,000 plant species
- A2: Identify/prioritize locations for meeting national contributions to Aichi Targets
- A4: Assess the costs/benefits of ecosystem restoration
- A6: Identify options to reduce the drivers biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation
- B3: Promote and strengthen formal and informal education systems
- B4: Review, improve or establish terrestrial and marine spatial planning processes
- B10: Promote and support capacity-building, training, and technology transfer
- C1: Identify appropriate measures for conducting ecosystem restoration
- C2: Consider how restoration can support sustainability of agriculture/production
- C3: Develop ecosystem restoration plans with clear/measurable objectives and goals
- C4: Develop explicit implementation tasks, schedules, and budgets
- C5: Implement the measures
- D1: Assess the efficacy and effects of implementing the ecosystem restoration plan
- D2: Adjust plans, expectations, procedures, and monitoring through adaptive management
Resource Type:
Web-based Resource
Source:
World Agroforestry