FSM has a long history of disturbance from human settlement and use, which influenced the forest structure and species composition over time. This is usually marked by conversion of native forest to agroforestry. In 2016 the percentage of forest area showing signs of disturbance from human activities and climate events was 45%.
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The direct link to the FSM data on the Micronesia Challenge website.
Link to the Global Biodiversity datasets for FSM, hosted on GBIF.
Provides a link to all species occurrences in the Federated States of Micronesia recorded on the GBIF website.
Bird species data recorded on the BirdLife International Portal
Climate Change Portal for the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management
FSM geospatial data sharing platform for Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development, presenting information to assist with planning and co-ordination for disaster preparedness , response and recovery.
A direct internet link to access FSM information on the FAO website
The WDPA User Manual provides information and guidance about the data held within the WDPA, including its history, how it is collected, managed and distributed, and how it should be interpreted and used for analyses and research. The Manual has been prepared for WDPA data providers and users. It is structured in 4 sections and includes 6 appendices.