Julian Fox

Julian Fox is an experienced forestry professional currently serving as the Team Leader for National Forest Monitoring at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. He has over 20 years of expertise in forest monitoring and assessment, with a significant portion of his career dedicated to working in developing countries, including Papua New Guinea and Zambia, where he managed international forest monitoring projects for seven years.13

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Forest Sciences (1996)
• PhD in Forest Assessment (2000)
  Both degrees were obtained from the University of Melbourne.1

Professional Experience

• FAO Tenure: Julian has been with the FAO for approximately 12 years, with his current role as Team Leader starting in June 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing the National Forest Monitoring initiatives within the FAO's Forestry Department.34
• Innovations in Forestry: He has been involved in pioneering efforts to integrate technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, into forest monitoring practices. This includes projects aimed at improving data accessibility and transparency for member countries.24

Contributions and Initiatives

Julian has played a key role in various initiatives aimed at enhancing forest management and monitoring. His work focuses on:

• Developing innovative monitoring solutions that support both national governments and local communities.
• Promoting open data practices to ensure transparency and accessibility of forest-related information.25

His contributions are recognized in global forums, including presentations at significant conferences like COP16, where he discussed new FAO forest monitoring solutions.45

For more insights into his professional activities, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username julian-fox-67a51322.3