1. Review of ADC Tasks Co-Led by GTOS/GOFC-GOLD
Michael Brady
ADC Meeting, WMO, Geneva
28 Apr-1 Mar 2007

2. Tasks AG-06-04, Forest Mapping and Change Monitoring
DI-06-13, Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level

3. Task AG-06-04 Forest Mapping and Change Monitoring
Task Definition (revised)
Integrate international efforts on assessment and monitoring of forests and forest changes using a combination of ground and satellite information and internationally agreed standards.

4. Task AG-06-04 Forest Mapping and Change Monitoring
Task Sheet Status
Task sheet revised 23 January 07, but not yet replaced on FTP site
PoC, Leads and contributors listed in work plan roster Jan 07
FAO (FRA)
GTOS/GOFC-GOLD
USA
JRC

5. Task AG-06-04 Forest Mapping and Change Monitoring
Status of Work from 2006
Linked to other relevant tasks (DA GOFC-GOLD, USGS)
Co-leads have made initial contact and plans initiated; Mailing list created
Complete list of potential contributions from task members (Q3 06)
Organization and coordination of the GEOSS implementation project - Kick-Off Meeting (Oct 06)
FAO FRA 2010 to provide central focus
Seeking clarification with GEOSEC:
Planned 2008 Forest symposium

6. Task AG-06-04 Forest Mapping and Change Monitoring
Task Deliverables 07/08
Identification of key actors and agreement on objectives and approaches for a global remote sensing survey to be conducted as part of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010, lead by FAO.
An agreed methodology for the FRA 2010 Remote Sensing Survey.
A framework for linking statistical forest data, in situ forest observations, and satellite observations as part of an international forest and forest change assessment.
An augmented global sampling frame that is capable of identifying emerging regional issues such as fragmentation and deforestation.
Capacity building workshops.

7. Task AG-06-04 Forest Mapping and Change Monitoring
Inputs to Ministerial 2007
FAO engagement
Mid decadal land cover dataset
Framework for linking in situ forest observations and satellite observations
Issues for ADC
Ensure coordination with GEOSEC-led activities
Advocate for preparation of and access to Mid decadal land cover dataset

8. Task Definition (revised)
DI Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Task Definition (revised)
Initiate a globally coordinated early warning system for vegetation fires (wildland fires), including the development of improved information products and risk assessment models.

9. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Task Sheet Status
Task sheet revised 23 January 07 and placed on FTP site
PoC, Leads and contributors listed in work plan roster Jan 07
GTOS/GOFC-GOLD

10. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Status of Work from 2006
Review of existing warning systems for fire (Strategy document, 2006)
Enhanced current fire early warning systems (Geostationary fire detection network)
Operational global early warning system document published and presented at UNISDR EWC III, WMO-CAgM, Coimbra Fire Conference, AUSAID, Asia Pacific GEO meeting, etc.

11. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Task Deliverables 07/08
Definition document (technical, operational) for a global early warning system for fire
Periodical update of the GMFC website and its linkage with GEO Web/clearinghouse
Regional and global prototypes of the System pre-operational, including its link to GEO Web/clearinghouse
Continue progressive implementation and operations

12. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Contributory Programs & Projects
Portugal
INOV system Ciclope
LSA SAF project
GTOS/GOFC-GOLD
Fire monitoring and mapping theme – global fire danger rating system
Japan
FFPRI: To continue operational use of the existing forest-fire early detection system
AFFRC: Continuing operation of the practical use of the forest fire early detect system
JAXA to contribute through the Sentinel Asia Project EC
DG-ENTR: PREVIEW
DG-RTD: ARMONIA

13. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Inputs to Ministerial 2007
Possible GEO demonstration – Operational Pan Africa fire early warning system
Issues for ADC
Consider fire early warning information for ADC systems and tools (GEONetCast, portals, clearinghouse, etc.)
Assist with linkages to Africa GEO member countries and organizations

14. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
International Workshop on Operational Fire Weather Systems: Technical Applications and Institutional Arrangements in Africa
29-31 October 2007, Accra, Ghana
GTOS/GOFC-GOLD
World Meteorological Organization, Commission on Agrometeorology
IGBP-START
Global Fire Monitoring Centre
Inter-Agency Task Force for Disaster Reduction of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
EC Joint Research Centre
Africa Regional Networks; SAFNet, OSFAC, Miombo
Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar-Sénégal
GEO Secretariat

15. DI-06-13 Implementation of a Wildland Fire Warning System at Global Level
Workshop Goals
Broaden the understanding the agrometeorological aspects of land degradation, including wildland fire, at national and regional levels,
Strengthen the integration of space-based and in situ earth observations of land cover dynamics, including operational early warning systems for fire,
Broaden and consolidate the work of the Regional Networks with a particular focus on Africa; and
Contribute to the work of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) in developing a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).

16. Global Wildland Fire Warning System
2. Transfer data
1. Collect noon weather observations from WMO centres
Typical data flow
4. Map products displaying current fire danger are distributed via WWW
3. Extract and decode weather data; interpolate conditions to build grid layers in a GIS; produce daily early warning maps

17. Regional Wildland Fire Warning System in SE Asia
Daily Interpretation of Fire Danger
Based on FDRS reading, all fine fuels will easily ignite, potentially resulting in many fires in most parts of Thailand, most parts of Lao PDR, most parts of Viet Nam, parts of Peninsular Malaysia, most parts of Sumatra and southern Borneo.
In mixed fuels, severe drought conditions and high-intensify fires can occur in southern Sumatra and parts of southern Borneo.
Both moderate- and high-intensity fires can be very common in parts of Thailand. Moderate intensity fires can occur in parts of Thailand, parts of Lao PDR and parts of Peninsular Malaysia.
Peat areas will produce widespread and severe haze from deep and long-burning fires in southern Sumatra and parts of southern Borneo.
Drought conditions in peat areas and high-intensity fires are possible in parts of Viet Nam, parts of southern Sumatra and parts of southern Borneo. Smouldering in drained peat areas is possible in Thailand, Lao PDR, parts of Viet Nam, Peninsular Malaysia, parts of Sumatra and parts of Borneo.