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ROSELT Program Overview
Long Term Ecological Monitoring Observatories Network (ROSELT) is a program managed by the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) that collects soil, vegetation, water resources, biodiversity, climate, and socio-economic data at 30 circum-Sahara observatories for long term study of land degradation in arid and semi-arid Africa.
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Program Management
ROSELT is managed by the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) Executive Secretary directing a Scientific and Technical council and a Steering committee (ROSELT organizational chart). ROSELT makes a fundamental contribution to the implementation of the Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD). Planning for ROSELT began in 1990 with initial implementation in 1995 to 1998, and the transition to the operational phase in 1998 to 2000.
Data Management
ROSELT collects data series for long term ecological monitoring such as bio-physical data sets including climate, socio-economic data sets, land tenure and land usage including agriculture and forestry, and aerial and satellite imaging. Implementation of data management is in an early phase.
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Users
The ROSELT user community can use the data for the following purpose:
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To promote the operation of a regional network of sites performing ecological monitoring activities;
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To enhance capacity building of member sites;
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To facilitate development of products useful to decision-makers;
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To facilitate the formation of national monitoring networks;
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To stimulate regional and international cooperation on ecological monitoring activities;
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To facilitate integration of local population into development processes.
ROSELT Member List
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Contact Information
Jean-Marc D'Herbès
Maison de la Télédétection
500 rue J.F. BRETON - 34093
Montpellier,
France
Tel : +(33) 04 67 54 87 16
Fax : +(33) 04 67 54 87 00
E-mail: dherbes@mpl.ird.fr
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