We’re proud to announce that Planet’s 3-meter Forest Carbon Monitoring dataset is now available in Lens! As the first global dataset to deliver detailed, quarterly insights on forest canopy height, canopy cover, and aboveground carbon stock at this resolution, this AI-powered resource provides organizations with new visibility into forest carbon dynamics. For Lens users, this means precise data and powerful tools to support monitoring, reporting, and verification for climate action and forest conservation goals.
Sign up for Lens and get started with this data by adding it to your portfolios from the Library, then order for individual properties at $0.10 per acre. Your first order includes the most recently available quarter, plus the entire historical archive as an added bonus.
Why this Data Matters for Forest Carbon Monitoring
Planet’s 3-meter dataset offers organizations enhanced granularity, with data updates every quarter that are tailored to the growing needs of carbon markets and regulatory compliance standards. This may be useful for those managing carbon projects, mitigating deforestation risk, or needing verifiable, high-quality data to inform carbon project oversight. For example, Lens users may be able to leverage this data to track subtle changes like regrowth, selective harvesting, and early signs of degradation to help scale carbon project monitoring.
Key Benefits for Lens Users
Planet's Forest Carbon Monitoring dataset provides quarterly, global 3-meter data for canopy height, canopy cover, and aboveground carbon. This high-resolution package not only supports detailed, ongoing monitoring of projects but also provides a cost-effective alternative to frequent field surveys and gives users critical insights into on-the-ground conditions.
Ready to see this data in action? Sign up for Lens and get started by adding it to your portfolios from the Library.
