Open Foris

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Arena

Arena combines survey design and data management functions from Collect with data analysis functions from Calc.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Arena collaboration

Arena supports real-time collaborative workflows through cloud-based data storage and management.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Arena integrations

Arena supports advanced statistical analysis through RStudio Server or local RStudio installations.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Audience

Its tools are intended for forest and land monitoring practitioners, researchers, and communities.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Collect Earth

Collect Earth is a free, open-source desktop tool for interpreting land monitoring imagery from Google Earth Pro and Google Earth Engine.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Collect Earth exports

Collect Earth exports analysis-ready data in CSV, KML, and XML formats.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Collect status

Collect remains supported with occasional maintenance and bug fixes, but no major updates or new features are planned.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Ground cost

Open Foris Ground is free to use, including data storage.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Ground limitation

Ground currently requires a Google account to log in.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Ground security

Ground states that it uses AES-256 encryption, Google-backed infrastructure, and role-based access controls.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Ground support

Ground offers self-learning resources and training support depending on needs and availability.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Portfolio

The portfolio covers field data collection, visual interpretation, data management, geospatial analysis, and risk assessment.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Purpose

Open Foris provides free and open-source solutions for forest and land monitoring.openforis.org · read 14 Nov 2026

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