Case Study

Four Asian countries harness digital information systems to strengthen native tree seed systems for forest and landscape restoration

author(s)

Jalonen, Riina

themes
  • Multifunctional landscapes
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Jalonen, R.; Fremout, T.; Warrier, R.R.; Yuskianti, V.; Tolentino, E.J.; Rahman Miah, Z.; Rahaman, T. (2026) Four Asian countries harness digital information systems to strengthen native tree seed systems for forest and landscape restoration. Study ASI-2518. Rome (Italy): Bioversity International; Cali (Colombia): International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). 3 p.

Across Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, an Alliance-led partnership supported forestry authorities to develop and apply science-based digital systems for native tree seed supply, addressing a major bottleneck in forest and landscape restoration (FLR). Analysis revealed that only 34% of seed zones had available seed sources to support restoration. This evidence informed a 2025 Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) recommendation encouraging its 34 member countries to strengthen native seed systems, following a regional Call to Action backed by forestry experts from 19 countries.