The Forestry Commission Training Centre (FCTC) has successfully completed an intensive five-day training on GIS for Forest Monitoring, Mapping and Resource Management (Module 1), equipping 15 participants with practical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills for natural resource management.

The training brought together participants from diverse institutions, including TA Commodity Producers Co. Nigeria Ltd, Forestry Commission Edo State (Nigeria), the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Wildlife Division, the Forestry Services Division, as well as recent university graduates.

Participants in a group photograph

Throughout the course, participants gained hands-on experience in GIS applications for forest resource management, spatial data collection and visualization, mobile data collection using GPS and GField, map production, and basic spatial analysis to support effective decision-making in environmental and natural resource management.

FCTC remains committed to building the capacity of professionals and young graduates by providing practical, industry-focused training that promotes sustainable forest management and environmental conservation.

We congratulate all participants on successfully completing the programme and wish them success as they apply their newly acquired GIS knowledge and skills in their respective organizations and communities.