The Forest Foresight Solution

Forest Foresight has been developed as a comprehensive tool and solution for predicting deforestation, offering flexible implementation options to meet diverse needs across different scales and contexts. To get a better idea of what kind of user you would like to be, also check the flowcharts in our manual here

1. Collaboration with countries Collaboration - countries

Forest Foresight can be implemented at a national level, following a phased approach:

• Preparation Phase: Initial assessment and resource allocation

• Pilot Phase: Small-scale testing and refinement

• Scaling Phase: Expanding implementation and addressing challenges

• Live Phase: Full-scale deployment with ongoing monitoring and improvement

This approach allows countries to gradually adopt and adapt the tool to their specific environmental, socio-economic, and policy contexts.

The dashboards of the countries with whom we participate can be found here Dashboards

2. Collaboration with companies Collaboration - companies

For companies operating in forest-rich areas, Forest Foresight offers tailored implementations based on their operational field. This allows businesses to:

• Assess deforestation risks in their supply chains

• Plan sustainable operations and resource management

• Demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship

The tool can be customized to focus on specific geographical areas or types of forest ecosystems relevant to the company's operations.

3. Open Access Approach - Accessing the data Accessing the Data (Open Access)

For users who require ready-to-use deforestation predictions, Forest Foresight offers an open access option. This includes:

• Downloadable deforestation prediction datasets

• Multiple formats and resolutions to suit different needs

• Regular updates to ensure data relevance

This approach is ideal for researchers, NGOs, or smaller organizations that need reliable deforestation data but may not have the resources for full-scale implementation.

4. Open Source Approach - Building your own predictions Building your own predictions (Open Source)

For users with specific requirements or the technical capacity to develop their own solutions, Forest Foresight provides an open source scripting package. This allows users to:

• Access the core Forest Foresight algorithms

• Modify and adapt the tool to specific needs or local conditions

• Develop custom predictions using their own data inputs

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This approach empowers users to leverage Forest Foresight's robust methodology while maintaining full control over the prediction process.

By offering these diverse implementation options, Forest Foresight ensures that its powerful deforestation prediction capabilities are accessible and adaptable to a wide range of users, from national governments to individual researchers, promoting broader efforts in forest conservation and sustainable land management.