Computing Forest Canopy Density

1. To compute Forest Canopy Density, select the Forest Canopy density product from the from the forest products drop down list.

Fig. 12 System Product Selection (FCD)

2. Select the valuesattributes to fill in the form as shown in the figure below.

Fig. 13 FCD Canopy Selection in TroFMIS

3. Click generate to generate the map and statistics as shown in the figure below.

Fig. 14 FCD Output map

4. The map output incoporates some features, including

   • Legend: Used to interpret the map

   • Chart: Gives a summary statistics of class value distribution in hectares

   • The control buttons: Enable the user to generate another product, or compare between the layers.

The selected country and forest of interest appears in the top component as shown in the figure below.

Fig. 15 Populated Area of interest in TroFMIS

To understand the product, the user has been provided with product description, statistics and additional functionalities as highlighted in the figure below.

Fig. 16 FCD description and summary statistics.