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Global Forest Watch - Only you can prevent closed data

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Global Forest Watch has partnered with Vizzuality to enhance the visualization of ecological data using maps, and CartoDB is supporting this mission by providing its tools. The platform offers various tools and apps for journalists, scientists, policymakers, and community organizers to visualize forest preservation data. Global Forest Watch allows users to calculate statistics within a defined area, receive alerts on tree cover loss, and access data for specific countries. The platform's apps are customized to meet the unique needs of different audiences, such as companies monitoring deforestation in supply chains and governments responding to fires and haze. With CartoDB's sync feature and API, Global Forest Watch has streamlined the process of adding datasets from various sources. The platform is part of a growing global movement seeking transparency, innovation, and action to conserve forests, and it aims to provide users with updates and exciting content through its homepage.

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