A baseline, coordinated global data acquisition strategy for GFOI was endorsed by CEOS in 2013. This strategy, also known as 'Element-1,' utilizes freely available core data streams for global, systematic and sustained wall-to-wall acquisitions of forested areas. An update to this plan to reflect the addition of new data streams and annual implementation changes will be presented for endorsement at SIT-29. The SDCG will continue to coordinate the implementation of the strategy and to report annually to SIT.
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