Bush encroachment in Namibia reduces agricultural productivity and has negative effects on ecosystem services. At the same time, bush biomass can offer a huge economic opportunity. The Bush Information System (BIS) maps and quantifies bush encroachment and woody biomass potential across Namibia.
The system is an open source available online. Exploring potential yield (extractable biomass tonnes/hectare) and planning of harvesting activities can be based on evidence derived from geospatial data and maps.