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Global Forest Watch
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Global Forest Watch is an open-source web application to monitor global forests in near real-time.

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Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, GFW allows anyone to access near real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world. It combines a multi-petabyte catalogue of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with planetary-scale analysis capabilities, which are available for free to all. Available tools include: timelapses, ready-to-use datasets, API in Python & Java, web-based code editor (hosted on Google Cloud).

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Hey everyone!I am curious to understand if and how you have used Global Forest Watch in your work or research.If you have used it, it would be amazing if you could leave a review...

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3 reviews from January 2025 to present

  • Free to use 3 100%
  • Complete / Comprehensive 2 67%
  • Clear structure 1 33%
  • Good value for money 1 33%
  • Incomplete / Not comprehensive 1 33%
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Medium-resolution satellite imagery.|LandSat, Sentinel 1 and Sentinel 2 satellites used.|Data available in an increasing number of countries.

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