Forest Monitoring and Degradation Mapping with CLASlite

Monitoring changes in our forests is critical for conservation and climate action, yet processing complex satellite data can feel overwhelming. This text-based course breaks down the science of satellite imagery, giving you a clear path to map forest cover changes with confidence. You will start with the core concepts of remote sensing and forest tracking before diving into hands-on analysis. By the end of this course, you will be able to process raw satellite data, identify areas of deforestation, and track subtle forest degradation over time. What you will learn: Understand the foundational principles of remote sensing and satellite data types; Configure and navigate the CLASlite software environment for forest analysis; Process raw satellite imagery to remove atmospheric interference; Map deforestation and identify subtle forest degradation patterns; Apply modern best practices for validating and reporting environmental data. We begin with essential terminology and the science of forest monitoring, then walk you through step-by-step imagery processing and mapping workflows. This course is designed for beginners, environmental students, and conservationists with no prior experience in satellite data analysis. Start your journey into environmental mapping today.