Forest Watch
Keep track of forests in your area by viewing changes in tree cover over time. I’ve build this as a demo of what you can do with the ArcGIS library and the geo data that is offered by Global Forest Watch and Esri. Don’t forget to click the history button. Works best on desktop! The demo is build with React and open source: https://github.com/vnglst/koenvangilst.nl/tree/main/app/(bla...
Forest Watch launched on March 6, 2024 with 72 votes, #976 of 4,270 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
Forest Watch is a web-based tool that displays changes in tree cover over time for any location, built as a demonstration of the ArcGIS library combined with Global Forest Watch and Esri geospatial data. Users can track forest changes in their area and view historical trends through an interactive map. The application is built with React and open source, optimized for desktop use.
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