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Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests. The GFW Data API gives access historica and near real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world.
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The Global Forest Watch (GFW) Data API provides access to comprehensive data on global forest change, land use, and conservation. It enables to integrate forest-related data into applications and research tools using real-time and historical geospatial data.
The API supports RESTful endpoints and returns JSON and GeoJSON formats. It’s ideal for creating dashboards, alerts, and spatial analyses involving deforestation and conservation trends.
Global Forest Watch is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests worldwide in near real-time. It helps governments, companies, and the public track deforestation, forest degradation, and land use change using satellite technology and open data. The platform is led by the World Resources Institute (WRI), which promotes transparency to support forest protection and climate action.
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization focused on sustainable development and environmental protection. WRI works on issues like climate, energy, food, and forests helping governments and businesses make informed, sustainable choices.