8 Categories of Forest (Area Coverage km2) Rainforest, Secondary, Dry Evergreen, Swamp, Mangrove, Herbaceous, Scrub and Grassland/Woodland
A prospective study was carried out at Losuia Health Centre (LHC), Alotau Provincial Hospital (APH) and Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) in PNG. At each setting >300 consecutive prescriptions were evaluated in 2010. Diagnosis and prescribing data were collected from written prescription orders, patient health books and by patient interview. The appropriateness of prescribing was evaluated with respect to the relevant PNG Health Department guidelines. Differences in prescribing indices were evaluated using chi-squared tests as appropriate.
GIS file (geojson) with marine pollution observations (points) in PNG.
General Vegetation Types / Category 2014
Rainforest, Secondary, Dry Evergreen, Swamp, Mangrove, Herbaceous, Scrub, and Grassland/Woodland
PNG Threatened Endemic Plants and Animals Species. This was published as part of the 5th CBD National Report.
Fifth National Report on Species Richness of PNG and World Higher Vertebrates
The total area under Conservation in PNG is approximately 3.8% of the total land area.