Global Forest Watch

Global Forest Watch

MH Specific

Hansen Tree Cover Loss — Annual 30m resolution tree cover loss data for Maharashtra (2001-2024) from Landsat imagery

Build a real-time deforestation alert system for Maharashtra's forests using Global Forest Watch data.
Homepage

Quick Start

# Access via https://www.globalforestwatch.org/
import requests
print('Global Forest Watch: https://www.globalforestwatch.org/')
print('API documentation: https://www.globalforestwatch.org/help/developers/')
Modality
Raster (GeoTIFF)
Size
30m resolution; 10x10 degree tiles; annual layers 2001-2024
License
Format
GeoTIFF
Language
en
Update Frequency
static
Organization
University of Maryland / Global Forest Watch

Schema

FieldTypeDescription
tree_cover_lossfloatArea of tree cover loss in hectares
tree_cover_gainfloatArea of tree cover gain in hectares
yearintYear of change
latitudefloatLatitude
longitudefloatLongitude

Build With This

Create a Maharashtra forest restoration progress tracker comparing tree cover gain against government targets
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AI Use Cases

Deforestation alertingforest gain/loss quantificationprotected area monitoringcarbon emission estimation
Last verified: 2026-03-07