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Global Forest Watch
Global Forest Watch maps include interactive regional forest maps for countries around the world and raw GIS data layers available to download. There are case studies and reports of different countries showing the state of frontier forests and rainforests and their level of protection. These products provide a comprehensive look at the development pressures affecting forests in key regions of the world, and detailed mapping of remaining intact (old-growth and primary) forests.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Portal:
    • Non-profit
Subject:
  • Environmental science
  • Forestry
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat needed for the reports.
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-003-084
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: World Resources Institute, Global Forest Watch