Forest Foresight offers an open access option for users who require ready-to-use deforestation predictions. This approach is designed to be user-friendly and flexible, catering to a wide range of needs and technical capabilities. The open access method is implemented in two distinct ways:
Direct Download from AWS S3 Bucket Data Repository
This option is ideal for users who need bulk data or want to integrate Forest Foresight predictions into their own workflows.
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Full control over data processing
Ability to easily incorporate predictions into existing GIS workflows
Access to large-scale, comprehensive datasets
Web Interface for Custom Area Analysis Web Interface
This option provides a more user-friendly approach for those who need predictions for specific areas of interest.
Access Point: http://forestforesight-wwf.shinyapps.io/interface_forestforesight/
Process:
Users visit the web interface
Upload a spatial shape file defining their area of interest
The system processes the request and retrieves predictions for the specified area
Users can then download the results in their preferred format
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