Remote Sensing in Action: Making Data-Driven Reforestation Decisions
Remote sensing has long supported restoration science, but Land Life has taken it further. By combining decades of proven techniques with advanced in-house tools, we use remote sensing not just to map land, but to make high-stakes decisions – from site selection to long-term monitoring – ensuring every project delivers on its promise of meaningful, measurable impact.
When most people picture reforestation, they think of rows of seedlings being planted in the ground. While that image captures the essence of planting, it only scratches the surface of what successful reforestation involves. What they rarely see is the science and technology working behind the scenes.
Before the first seed is planted, countless choices determine whether a project will thrive: Which species will work best? Where exactly should we plant? How do we minimise risk? And most importantly, is the land itself viable for reforestation in the first place?
In the past, these answers relied heavily on physical scouting and expert intuition. Field checks remain essential, but advances in technology have transformed what’s possible. Today, we can assess sites, predict carbon capture, and monitor forest growth with a level of accuracy, objectivity, and speed that manual methods can’t match.
Built by an in-house team of experts over several years, Land Life’s Remote Sensing Dashboard is a key part of our technology and innovation-driven platform, underpinning high-integrity restoration. Working in conjunction with our advanced carbon modelling system, FastTrack, these custom remote sensing tools enable faster, smarter decisions, determining whether land is truly viable for planting and saving significant time and resources before any fieldwork begins.