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Learn how to set up a My GFW account and start managing your subscriptions.

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Learn how to set up a My GFW account and start managing your subscriptions.

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The map & dashboards on GFW allow you to explore hundreds of spatial datasets that help explain when, where and why forests are changing around the world.



The <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">map</a> helps tell a visual story about what’s happening to forests in a particular place. Zoom in anywhere in the world to explore how forests are changing, how they’re managed and the values they provide. Layer data – like annual tree cover loss, land use data and satellite imagery – to better understand the underlying causes and impacts of forest change. You can embed a map view on another website, share via social media or email, or take a screenshot to use in a report.



The <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/global/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dashboards</a> help answer important questions about forest change in any area and enable you to view hundreds of statistics through interactive charts and graphs, all derived from analysis of spatial data. Statistics can be customized to be as general or specific as you like and can be easily shared and downloaded for offline use.



Get started with our step-by-step instructions, webinars, additional training materials and FAQs.

Map and Dashboards

The map &amp; dashboards on GFW allow you to explore hundreds of spatial datasets that help explain when, where and why forests are changing around the world.



The <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">map</a> helps tell a visual story about what’s happening to forests in a particular place. Zoom in anywhere in the world to explore how forests are changing, how they’re managed and the values they provide. Layer data – like annual tree cover loss, land use data and satellite imagery – to better understand the underlying causes and impacts of forest change. You can embed a map view on another website, share via social media or email, or take a screenshot to use in a report.



The <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/global/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dashboards</a> help answer important questions about forest change in any area and enable you to view hundreds of statistics through interactive charts and graphs, all derived from analysis of spatial data. Statistics can be customized to be as general or specific as you like and can be easily shared and downloaded for offline use.



Get started with our step-by-step instructions, webinars, additional training materials and FAQs.

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The Forest Watcher mobile application enables offline use of GFW’s spatial data, so you can monitor and manage forests while in the field, directly from a smartphone. By setting up an area to monitor and downloading deforestation and fire alerts, you can take this information with you to help investigate and report what you find, regardless of Internet connectivity. Areas created on Forest Watcher mobile will also be synced with <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">My GFW</a> area subscriptions and dashboards on the main GFW platform. Forest Watcher mobile is available on both the <a aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forest-watcher/id1277787116" target="_blank">Apple App Store</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forestwatcher" target="_blank">Google Play Store</a>.



The web version of <a href="https://forestwatcher.globalforestwatch.org/" target="_blank" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest Watcher</a> enables greater customization through editable reporting templates and facilitates collaboration with options to create, review and assign reports to team members.



Get started with our step-by-step instructions, webinars, additional training materials and FAQs.

Forest Watcher

The Forest Watcher mobile application enables offline use of GFW’s spatial data, so you can monitor and manage forests while in the field, directly from a smartphone. By setting up an area to monitor and downloading deforestation and fire alerts, you can take this information with you to help investigate and report what you find, regardless of Internet connectivity. Areas created on Forest Watcher mobile will also be synced with <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">My GFW</a> area subscriptions and dashboards on the main GFW platform. Forest Watcher mobile is available on both the <a aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forest-watcher/id1277787116" target="_blank">Apple App Store</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forestwatcher" target="_blank">Google Play Store</a>.



The web version of <a href="https://forestwatcher.globalforestwatch.org/" target="_blank" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest Watcher</a> enables greater customization through editable reporting templates and facilitates collaboration with options to create, review and assign reports to team members.



Get started with our step-by-step instructions, webinars, additional training materials and FAQs.

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<a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/mapbuilder/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MapBuilder</a> helps you create a customized monitoring application by combining the spatial data on GFW with your own data.



MapBuilder helps you visualize and overlay spatial data to better understand what’s happening in a particular place, see information on map features – data, analysis features, satellite imagery and basemaps – at a glance and perform on-the-fly analyses to see statistics on how the data has changed over time. Areas created on a MapBuilder application will also be synced with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank">My</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank">GFW</a> area subscriptions and dashboards on the main GFW platform.



To use MapBuilder, you will need an <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/index.html" target="_blank" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener">ArcGIS Online</a> account, offered as a free public account or a paid-for organizational account. Either account will give you access to MapBuilder, but there are a few differences that are important to note:



<ul><li>With a free public account, users can create and manage maps, apps and files and share them with others. You will also have access to content shared by other GIS users around the world. Public accounts are restricted to non-commercial use.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Organizational accounts provide more advanced web-mapping features designed for users that work within a group, team or organization. In addition to the public account features, organizational account users have private data and map sharing capabilities.</li></ul>



Get started with our step-by-step instructions, webinars, additional training materials and FAQs.

MapBuilder

<a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/mapbuilder/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MapBuilder</a> helps you create a customized monitoring application by combining the spatial data on GFW with your own data.



MapBuilder helps you visualize and overlay spatial data to better understand what’s happening in a particular place, see information on map features – data, analysis features, satellite imagery and basemaps – at a glance and perform on-the-fly analyses to see statistics on how the data has changed over time. Areas created on a MapBuilder application will also be synced with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank">My</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/my-gfw/" target="_blank">GFW</a> area subscriptions and dashboards on the main GFW platform.



To use MapBuilder, you will need an <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/index.html" target="_blank" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener">ArcGIS Online</a> account, offered as a free public account or a paid-for organizational account. Either account will give you access to MapBuilder, but there are a few differences that are important to note:



<ul><li>With a free public account, users can create and manage maps, apps and files and share them with others. You will also have access to content shared by other GIS users around the world. Public accounts are restricted to non-commercial use.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Organizational accounts provide more advanced web-mapping features designed for users that work within a group, team or organization. In addition to the public account features, organizational account users have private data and map sharing capabilities.</li></ul>



Get started with our step-by-step instructions, webinars, additional training materials and FAQs.

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GFW Pro is an online management application that helps companies use geospatial supply chain data to manage progress towards meeting deforestation commitments. The system provides analysis and dashboards available at the property, supply shed and portfolio levels, and utilizes best-in-class security protocols to ensure the integrity and security of all aspects of the system and its users’ data.



To access <a aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://pro.globalforestwatch.org/" target="_blank">GFW Pro</a>, you will need to request an organizational account. Once your account is active, you can add users and manage permissions, upload and analyze locations from your supply chain or investments, view detailed diagnostics for specific locations or for a list of locations, look at near real-time alerts and share reports with your colleagues.



If your organization is interested in using GFW Pro to minimize deforestation risks please submit an <a href="https://pro.globalforestwatch.org/account" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">account request form</a> to get started.



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</div><figcaption>Companies or banks of any size can analyze and manage deforestation risk using GFW Pro.</figcaption></figure>

GFW Pro

GFW Pro is an online management application that helps companies use geospatial supply chain data to manage progress towards meeting deforestation commitments. The system provides analysis and dashboards available at the property, supply shed and portfolio levels, and utilizes best-in-class security protocols to ensure the integrity and security of all aspects of the system and its users’ data.



To access <a aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://pro.globalforestwatch.org/" target="_blank">GFW Pro</a>, you will need to request an organizational account. Once your account is active, you can add users and manage permissions, upload and analyze locations from your supply chain or investments, view detailed diagnostics for specific locations or for a list of locations, look at near real-time alerts and share reports with your colleagues.



If your organization is interested in using GFW Pro to minimize deforestation risks please submit an <a href="https://pro.globalforestwatch.org/account" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">account request form</a> to get started.



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</div><figcaption>Companies or banks of any size can analyze and manage deforestation risk using GFW Pro.</figcaption></figure>

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Browse examples of governments, civil society, companies and other groups using GFW, and learn how to apply it to your work.



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</div><figcaption>Armed with the latest information from GFW, governments, businesses and communities can halt forest loss.</figcaption></figure>

Apply GFW to your work

Browse examples of governments, civil society, companies and other groups using GFW, and learn how to apply it to your work.



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</div><figcaption>Armed with the latest information from GFW, governments, businesses and communities can halt forest loss.</figcaption></figure>

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about GFW tools, data and programs.



For FAQs about the map and dashboards, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/map/faqs">here</a>.



For FAQs about Forest Watcher, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/forest-watcher/faqs">here</a>.



For FAQs about MapBuilder, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/mapbuilder/faqs">here</a>.



For FAQs about GFW Pro, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/gfw-pro/faqs">here</a>.

FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about GFW tools, data and programs.



For FAQs about the map and dashboards, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/map/faqs">here</a>.



For FAQs about Forest Watcher, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/forest-watcher/faqs">here</a>.



For FAQs about MapBuilder, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/mapbuilder/faqs">here</a>.



For FAQs about GFW Pro, please visit <a href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/gfw-pro/faqs">here</a>.

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Access&nbsp;<a href="https://resource-watch.github.io/doc-api/tutorials.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this&nbsp;quickstart&nbsp;tutorial</a>&nbsp;to get started with evaluating or using the GFW&nbsp;API.&nbsp;While the&nbsp;tutorial does not provide best practices in respect to web development,&nbsp;it&nbsp;does represent a quick demonstration that should be widely accessible.&nbsp;



One goal of the tutorial is to introduce some key concepts regarding how information is structured in API responses. While information in the API responses may be useful on its own, a key benefit is how well it integrates with other technologies including visualization libraries such as Vega and web maps like Leaflet or those from Mapbox. 



Mapbox GL JS is used in the tutorial as the visualization outlet for the information returned by the API.



Over the course of this tutorial you will develop a simple web application that is capable of:



<ul><li>Interacting with the HTTP-based API to retrieve this information using the /dataset endpoint.</li><li>Displaying raster tiles in a web map run by Mapbox GL JS.</li><li>Showing metadata about the raster dataset being displayed.</li></ul>

Developer documents

Access&nbsp;<a href="https://resource-watch.github.io/doc-api/tutorials.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this&nbsp;quickstart&nbsp;tutorial</a>&nbsp;to get started with evaluating or using the GFW&nbsp;API.&nbsp;While the&nbsp;tutorial does not provide best practices in respect to web development,&nbsp;it&nbsp;does represent a quick demonstration that should be widely accessible.&nbsp;



One goal of the tutorial is to introduce some key concepts regarding how information is structured in API responses. While information in the API responses may be useful on its own, a key benefit is how well it integrates with other technologies including visualization libraries such as Vega and web maps like Leaflet or those from Mapbox. 



Mapbox GL JS is used in the tutorial as the visualization outlet for the information returned by the API.



Over the course of this tutorial you will develop a simple web application that is capable of:



<ul><li>Interacting with the HTTP-based API to retrieve this information using the /dataset endpoint.</li><li>Displaying raster tiles in a web map run by Mapbox GL JS.</li><li>Showing metadata about the raster dataset being displayed.</li></ul>

Explore step-by-step instructions to learn how to use Forest Watcher to monitor forests offline and in the field.

Step-by-step instructions

Explore step-by-step instructions to learn how to use Forest Watcher to monitor forests offline and in the field.

Browse FAQs about GFW Pro to learn more about how the tool and data it features can help manage deforestation risk in commodity supply chains.

Browse FAQs about GFW Pro to learn more about how the tool and data it features can help manage deforestation risk in commodity supply chains.

Explore step-by-step instructions to learn how to use MapBuilder to build a custom monitoring application.

Explore step-by-step instructions to learn how to use MapBuilder to build a custom monitoring application.

Explore materials that can help guide you through monitoring forest change with GFW or Forest Watcher.

Monitor forest change

Explore materials that can help guide you through monitoring forest change with GFW or Forest Watcher.

Explore webinars to learn how to use Forest Watcher to monitor forests offline and in the field.

Webinars

Explore webinars to learn how to use Forest Watcher to monitor forests offline and in the field.

Explore webinars to learn how to use MapBuilder to create a customized monitoring application.

Explore webinars to learn how to use MapBuilder to create a customized monitoring application.

Explore materials that can help guide you through viewing forest trends on GFW.

View forest trends

Explore materials that can help guide you through viewing forest trends on GFW.

Explore step-by-step instructions to learn how to use the map and dashboards to monitor forest change.

Explore step-by-step instructions to learn how to use the map and dashboards to monitor forest change.

Access information on GFW’s style guidelines <a href="http://vizzuality.github.io/gfw-style-guides/brand-guidelines/logo.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. 



The information is split into three sections, including brand guidelines, page elements and applications.



<ul><li>Brand guidelines: Access the GFW logo, color palette and type family. </li><li>Page elements: Access information on the grid, responsive adaptations, structural elements, common elements and main templates.</li><li>Applications: Access information on subsites and third-party applications.</li></ul>

GFW style guidelines

Access information on GFW's style guidelines <a href="http://vizzuality.github.io/gfw-style-guides/brand-guidelines/logo.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. 



The information is split into three sections, including brand guidelines, page elements and applications.



<ul><li>Brand guidelines: Access the GFW logo, color palette and type family. </li><li>Page elements: Access information on the grid, responsive adaptations, structural elements, common elements and main templates.</li><li>Applications: Access information on subsites and third-party applications.</li></ul>

Explore additional materials – including partner-made training materials and archived GFW tutorials – to learn how to use Forest Watcher to monitor forests offline and in the field.

Additional materials

Explore additional materials – including partner-made training materials and archived GFW tutorials – to learn how to use Forest Watcher to monitor forests offline and in the field.

Explore additional materials – including partner-made training materials and archived GFW tutorials – to learn how to use MapBuilder to build a custom monitoring application.

Explore additional materials – including partner-made training materials and archived GFW tutorials – to learn how to use MapBuilder to build a custom monitoring application.

Explore materials that can help guide you through customizing forest maps with GFW or MapBuilder.

Customize forest maps

Explore materials that can help guide you through customizing forest maps with GFW or MapBuilder.

Explore webinars to learn how to use the map and dashboards for monitoring forest change across the globe.

Explore webinars to learn how to use the map and dashboards for monitoring forest change across the globe.

Browse FAQs about Forest Watcher to learn more about how it can help you monitor forests offline and in the field.

Browse FAQs about Forest Watcher to learn more about how it can help you monitor forests offline and in the field.

Browse FAQs about MapBuilder to learn more about how you can create a customized monitoring application.

Browse FAQs about MapBuilder to learn more about how you can create a customized monitoring application.

The <a aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/grants-and-fellowships/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship</a> support civil society organizations and individuals around the world to use GFW in their advocacy, research and field work. Browse FAQs and additional resources about the programs to learn more.

Grants and fellowships

The <a aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.globalforestwatch.org/grants-and-fellowships/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship</a> support civil society organizations and individuals around the world to use GFW in their advocacy, research and field work. Browse FAQs and additional resources about the programs to learn more.

Explore materials that can help guide you through downloading forest statistics and data from GFW.

Download forest statistics

Explore materials that can help guide you through downloading forest statistics and data from GFW.

Explore additional materials – including partner-made training materials and archived GFW tutorials – to learn how to use the map and dashboards to monitor forest change.

Explore additional materials – including partner-made training materials and archived GFW tutorials – to learn how to use the map and dashboards to monitor forest change.

Browse FAQs about the map and dashboards to learn more about the forest monitoring tools and data they feature.

Browse FAQs about the map and dashboards to learn more about the forest monitoring tools and data they feature.