
This use case supports community-led conservation projects, by providing high-resolution maps of vegetation traits like LAI, FAPAR, and FCOVER, derived from Sentinel-2 data. Using the PROSAIL model, the maps track restoration progress with annual updates from 2019–2024 at up to 20m spatial resolution. These data empower local efforts to monitor ecosystem recovery and inform biodiversity conservation.
What is the challenge?
Developing indicators of diversity is both computationally and conceptually challenging, as ensuring that remotely-sensed diversity aligns with on-the-ground assessments.
Our solution
We explore methods to assess spectral and functional diversity and validate their correlation with in-situ measured vegetation diversity.
Who will benefit?
Restoration and conservation practitioners, along with platforms like Restor.eco, can use this data to support decision-making and demonstrate on-the-ground impact.
Scope
Target Partner Organizations
OEMC Leading Partner
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Type of output
High-resolution diversity maps to monitor and assess vegetation diversity over time.
Technology readiness level
TRL4: Technology validated in lab
Location
Worldwide