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Oct 6, 2026|Forest Insights|7 minutes

How the EU Deforestation Policy Could Reduce Forest Loss Around the World

A new analysis shows where the EU’s demand for just seven commodities is driving forest loss — and how the EUDR can help address it.

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Sep 15, 2026|Data & Tools|2 minutes

Global Forest Watch is Now Global Nature Watch

Global Forest Watch is now Global Nature Watch, reflecting the next evolution of our work to expand data and coverage beyond forests.

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Jun 4, 2026|Forest Insights|9 minutes

New Data Shows What’s Driving Forest Loss Around the World

New data provides a more detailed picture than ever before on the local, regional and global causes of tree cover loss.

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Apr 29, 2026|Forest Insights|12 minutes

Tropical Rainforest Loss Slowed in 2025, but Fire is a Growing Threat to Forests Worldwide

Tropical forest loss slowed in 2025 thanks to strong policies and enforcement, but fires threaten to reverse this progress.

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Apr 29, 2026|Data & Tools|11 minutes

Global Forest Watch’s 2025 Tree Cover Loss Data Explained 

New data shows that policy action can help reduce forest loss. What does the data measure and how does it compare to other official data?

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Apr 15, 2026|Forest Insights|6 minutes

Can Forests Withstand and Recover from Wildfires?

While some forests have evolved to adapt to wildfires, more frequent and intense fires are making even resilient forests more vulnerable.

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Dec 1, 2025|Forest Insights|4 minutes

Forests Can Be Assets or Liabilities. It Up to Us

The world’s forests are assets that generate priceless benefits, but if neglected, they can quickly turn into liabilities.

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May 21, 2025|Forest Insights|14 minutes

Fires Drove Record-breaking Tropical Forest Loss in 2024

The tropics lost a record-shattering amount of primary rainforest in 2024 driven largely by fires, according to new data from UMD and GFW.

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Oct 8, 2026|Data & Tools|3 minutes

Select Planet Imagery is Now Available on GNW Horizon — Here’s What You Should Know

Select Planet imagery is now available on GNW Horizon, and GNW continues to provide other satellite imagery. Here’s what you should know.

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Aug 12, 2026|Data & Tools|3 minutes

Places to Watch: A Starting Point for Investigating Deforestation 

Places to Watch helps identify some of the most concerning instances of clearing, supporting further deforestation investigations.

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Aug 4, 2026|Forest Insights|10 minutes

The Latest Data Confirms: Forest Fires Are Getting Worse

The latest data shows that forest fires are getting worse, burning more than twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago.

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Jul 14, 2026|Users In Action|6 minutes

The Next Generation of Grantees: Introducing the 2026–2027 Small Grants Fund Recipients

We are excited to welcome the 11th cohort of Small Grants Fund grantees. Learn about their projects to protect the forests they know best.

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