OpenForests

OpenForests is a Germany-based company that specializes in the development of digital tools for forest restoration and protection. Founded by Stefan, Patrick, and Alexander in 2011, OpenForests aims to empower people to initiate and implement biodiverse, resilient, social, and transparent forest projects.

• explorer.land: This is a map-based presentation platform that allows forest projects to communicate their progress transparently and visually appealing to stakeholders. With the help of satellite and drone images, investors and donors can track the success of their contributions and monitor projects in real-time[3][4][5].

• Forest Monitoring: OpenForests offers a dashboard solution to detect changes in forests and report deforestation and fire events immediately. Users receive alerts via email and SMS for a quick response[5].

• Aerial Image Acquisition: The company acquires and processes high-resolution and cloud-free satellite images for the projects to make the impact of the measures visible[5].

• Remote Sensing for Carbon Forestry: OpenForests conducts all necessary remote sensing work to develop carbon forestry projects according to the standards of Verra, Gold Standard, and Plan Vivo[5].

• Forest Information System Design: The company develops customized forest information systems to collect, process, and analyze data, making it available for the entire team and stakeholders[5].

The mission of OpenForests is to create a world where human and non-human beings thrive side by side. The company strives for a collective change in consciousness and the rebuilding of the connection with the diversity of life. OpenForests believes that humans should not be the rulers but part of nature[3][4].

OpenForests is engaged in numerous sustainability initiatives:

• Transparency and Trust: Through the platform explorer.land, transparency in forest projects is promoted by allowing stakeholders to track the progress of projects in real-time. This strengthens trust among participants and improves communication[3][4].

• Partnerships and Collaborations: OpenForests has formed partnerships with organizations such as EcoRegistry, WeForest, and WWF to increase transparency and traceability in nature-based carbon markets. These partnerships aim to highlight the full impact of the projects and enhance credibility in carbon markets[3][5].

• Global Reach: With over 1,400 projects on the platform explorer.land and a global community, OpenForests has a significant impact on forest restoration and protection worldwide. The company supports projects in various countries and promotes collaboration between local communities, investors, and environmental organizations[4].

OpenForests is a shining example of how technology and sustainability can be brought together to create a better future for people and nature. Through its innovative solutions and commitment to transparency and trust, the company makes an important contribution to the preservation and strengthening of forests and ecosystems worldwide.

• 1 - https://www.futureforest.de/accelerator
• 2 - https://atlas.smartforests.net/en/logbooks/open-forests/
• 3 - https://repositorio.ucp.pt/bitstream/10400.14/35653/1/202751236.pdf
• 4 - https://openforests.com/about-us/
• 5 - https://openforests.com