February 19, 2026

Open Foris: Open-source solutions for Forest and Land monitoring

Open Foris is a free, open-source initiative of forest and land monitoring solutions developed by FAO. The portfolio makes environmental monitoring more accessible, transparent, and collaborative for […]
February 6, 2026

Artificial intelligence in forest monitoring: uses, applications, adoption and precautions

Authors: Pilar Valbuena, Victoria O’Brien, Till Neeff, Erik Lindquist, Andreas Vollrath, Javier Garcia-Perez Gamarra, Remi D’Annunzio, Jingjing Liang, and Julian Fox  This article was originally published […]
October 15, 2025

A global methodology for assessing drivers of deforestation and degradation

Using Open Foris solutions for informed decisions. FAO has launched a new publication, A Global Methodology for the Assessment of Direct Drivers Associated with Deforestation and Degradation, […]
July 31, 2025

Building forest solutions: regional training boosts inclusive planning and digital monitoring across Central Asia

Ankara – Forests are home to a wealth of biodiversity; they protect our climate and support a wide range of livelihoods. Recognizing the critical role of forests […]
July 11, 2025

Gambia’s National Forest Inventory goes digital and more precise with Open Foris solutions

The Gambia is transforming how it monitors and manages its forest, leaving behind paper-based data collection and embracing digital solutions to map, measure, and manage its […]