Explore the state of forests worldwide by analyzing tree cover change on GFW’s interactive global forest map using satellite data. Learn about deforestation rates and other land use practices, forest fires, forest communities, biodiversity and much more.

Planet imagery is leaving GFW on April 1, 2025. This means that as of April 1, new Planet mosaics and historical mosaics will no longer be available on GFW. For more information on this change and an overview of the other satellite imagery already available on GFW, please <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/blog/data-and-tools/planet-imagery-changes-gfw/?utm_campaign=planetupdate2025&#038;utm_medium=bitly&#038;utm_source=GFWNoticeBoard">read our blog</a>.

Important Update on Planet Imagery on GFW

We&#8217;ve improved your My GFW profile settings, including adding the ability to subscribe for relevant news and event updates. <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/?profile=true">Log in to your account</a> to update your preferences and make sure your information is correct.

Update Your  My GFW Account

Do you have questions about GFW’s carbon data or the latest updates? Join GFW’s expert-led office hours on April 3 at 11 AM EDT for an overview of the carbon data and information on how to access and analyze it using GFW’s platform and tools. Register <a href="https://gfw.global/4ixFK4Q">here</a>.

Office Hours: GFW Carbon Data

In collaboration with the University of Edinburgh&#8217;s Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes, we are gathering feedback to help improve GFW. Whether you are a regular user or new to the platform, your insights will help us make forest data more accessible and useful. Share your thoughts by taking our <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8195385/1f8bad0390f3">short survey</a>!

Tree cover gain - 2000-2020

Tree cover loss - 2001-2023

Tree cover - 2010

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