Learn How to Use the Life Terra Monitoring App with Our New Tutorial Video
At Life Terra, we understand that planting trees is just the first step. The real challenge lies in ensuring these trees survive and thrive over time. To monitor our planting's survival rate and overall growth we combine ecological expertise with technological solutions: for a broad overview we use satellite imagery, and for precise, ground-level data we've built our own monitoring app.
The Power of MRV: Accountability in Action
At the core of Life Terra's Monitoring App is the MRV framework (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification), a globally recognized standard for ensuring credibility in environmental action. Here's what it means:
Monitoring: All trees are geolocated when they’re planted, establishing an initial tree density for each planting site. Through the app, users can record current tree density and measure the tree’s height. This field data provides the foundation for all subsequent analysis.
Reporting: The app transforms raw data into meaningful insights by calculating survival rates and estimating carbon capture using scientifically backed models, making complex metrics accessible to everyone.
Verification: All monitoring data collected through the app is published on the website associated with each planting site, allowing anyone to verify the progress and results of our reforestation efforts.
Learn How to Use the App with Our New Tutorial
The Life Terra Monitoring App was created to track all geolocated trees on our platform, but it's not just for our internal team. This tool is designed for everyone involved in our reforestation efforts: planting organizations, volunteers who have participated in events, and anyone interested in following the health and growth of the trees geolocated on our platform.
We've built the app to be both powerful and accessible. It provides valuable insights while remaining simple enough for anyone to use, regardless of their technical background.
To help you get started, we've created a step-by-step tutorial video that shows exactly how to use all the app's features. Watch it now to learn how you can begin monitoring trees and contribute to transparent reforestation tracking.
How to Access the Monitoring App
You can access the Life Terra Monitoring App at the bottom of every event page on our website. When you monitor a planting site, all collected data is automatically processed and published as an updated report on the same event page. This creates a transparent, real-time view of each project's progress that anyone can access.
Regular monitoring is crucial for successful reforestation. The more we monitor, the better we can identify plantations at risk, track carbon capture progress, and gather valuable lessons to improve our planting strategies. This data helps us understand what works, respond quickly to challenges, and continuously enhance our approach to ecosystem restoration.
If you're ready to contribute to this important work, visit any Life Terra event page and start monitoring today. Your observations will directly support our mission to create healthier, more resilient forests.