Evaluación del estado de la información forestal en el Anuario Estadístico de Cundinamarca

Abstract

Forest information systems are critical for evidence-based environmental management. This study assesses the status of forest-related indicators in the Statistical Yearbook of Cundinamarca (2017–2024), focusing on data quality, continuity, and technical robustness. A six-stage methodological framework was applied, including indicator assessment, SWOT analysis, technical quality evaluation under Colombian Technical Standards, integration of official datasets, multitemporal satellite analysis using Landsat 8 imagery, and the design of standardized update protocols. The results indicate substantial temporal discontinuities, limited data completeness, and weak institutional articulation. However, data integration and standardization significantly improved indicator consistency and enabled the incorporation of new strategic metrics, including natural forest cover percentage, annualized forest loss, and restoration-related tree planting. The study highlights the need for standardized protocols and interoperable systems to enhance the reliability and sustainability of forest information. The proposed framework provides a transferable methodological approach for strengthening subnational environmental information systems.