Making GIS work for Forest Management

The overall aim of this term paper was to explore the potential for the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in forest management. Review of global literature on GIS applications showed high potential and growing use of GIS in Forest Management. GIS was successful in determining information, collecting and arrangement of data, mapping the area, finding the problem and decision-making. GIS technologies are only a means to identify and solve problems, and need proper planning and basic resources to allow their potential to be realized.