Monitoring and Evaluation of the Second Phase of Natural Forest Resource Conservation Program in Xizang
According to the implementation characteristics of the natural forest resource conservation program in Xizang,a monitoring system was established,which included fund implementation,target completion,con-struction management process,resource dynamic changes,ecological status,program construction benefits,and other contents.To establish the monitoring system,19 monitoring indicators were set up.After selecting indi-cators,the weights were determined,the construction monitoring and evaluation system was constructed,and the effectiveness of the second phase construction of the natural forest resource conservation program in Xizang was evaluated through the combination of quantitative scoring and qualitative analysis by using the existing mo-nitoring and evaluation system.(1)The overall score of the program area was 92.63 points,which was excel-lent.(2)Among the three counties with the implementation of the program,the overall score was the highest in Markam County,91.57 points,followed by Jomda County,89.62 points,and Gonjo County,89.31 points.(3)By the end of the program period,the forest area increased by 10 829.358 hm2,the forest coverage in-creased to 42.10%,the standing stock increased by4.27%,and the unit area stock increased by3.67 m3/hm2.(4)During the implementation of the program,the ecological condition was constantly good,the ecological efficiency was improved,the effects of ecological poverty alleviation were significant,the social and economic benefits were substantial,the forest management and protection system was well-established,the forest resource protection policy is deeply rooted in the people′s mind,and a long-term mechanism for natural forest protec-tion has been established.