Global Forest Watch

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.

Name of Parent Organization

World Resources Institute

Name of Resource

Global Forest Watch

Owner, Founder, or Sponsor

www.globalforestwatch.org/about

Year Founded

2014

Typical Use Case

Can be used for forest monitoring and enforcement, land use planning and zoning, research, project monitoring and evaluation, and investing contexts

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