Explore the state of forests in Nova Scotia, Canada by analyzing tree cover change on GFW’s interactive global forest map using satellite data. Learn about deforestation rates and other land use practices, forest fires, forest communities, biodiversity and much more.

Planet imagery — including all new and historical mosaics — are no longer available on GFW as of April 1, 2025. For more information on this change and an overview of the other satellite imagery already available on GFW, please <a href="https://gfw.global/3RlGb6f">read our blog</a>.

Planet Imagery is No Longer Available on GFW

The Spatial Database of Planted Trees (SDPT) is a global, living database of planted forest and tree crop boundaries aimed at differentiating planted trees from natural forests. The next version is in development, and we are seeking recommendations for planted forest or tree crop data sets that could strengthen the database &#8211; <a href="https://gfw.global/4ijTAb1">fill out this form</a> to share your input. Your feedback will help enhance the database on GFW and ensure it evolves with the best available data.

We are looking for data recommendations for SDPT

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Do you have questions about GFW’s carbon data or the latest updates? Join GFW’s expert-led office hours on April 3 at 11 AM EDT for an overview of the carbon data and information on how to access and analyze it using GFW’s platform and tools. Register <a href="https://gfw.global/4ixFK4Q">here</a>.