Global Forest Watch: Monitor forests worldwide: tree cover loss, deforestation alerts and fires. Protected Planet: Map of the world's protected areas and nature reserves.
| Global Forest Watch | Protected Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Weekly | Monthly |
| Data source | University of Maryland, satellite alerts and partners | World Database on Protected Areas |
| Made by | World Resources Institute | UNEP-WCMC and IUCN |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Forest Watch
- Annual tree cover loss since 2001
- Near real-time deforestation alerts
- Fire alerts
- Dashboards by country
What you can do with Protected Planet
- All protected areas worldwide
- Country statistics
- Marine protected areas
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.