Lessons learned as a provider of
near-real-time deforestation alerts
Mikaela Weisse

Indigenous monitors in
Peru use GLAD alerts
to halt illegal logging

Palm oil companies in
Indonesia use RADD
alerts to identify areas
for further follow up

• Delayed detection of alerts due to cloud cover
• Lack of information about what caused the change
• Poor detections in certain forest types (e.g. dry forests)
• Difficulties accessing alerts in remote areas without internet

• Costs associated with traveling to remote forest areas
• Lack of personnel to follow up on alerts
• Uncertainty over agency responsibilities
• Difficulties coordinating between organizations/ agencies