Trees are one of our most powerful nature-based solutions to help restore degraded watersheds and preserve the health of those at risk.
Until now, there hasn’t been a simple way to visualize data around the possible impact of tree planting on water resources. It's why we developed an advanced mapping model to identify where tree planting projects have the potential for significant water benefits.
Water is essential to life on our planet. And with roughly 60% of global GDP impacted by water, meeting water replenishment targets with nature-based solutions isn't just good for the planet, it's good for business.
A first-of-its kind way to map faster decisions
In partnership with sustainability consultancy 52impact, we developed a new global water benefit map tailored for reforestation. Built in alignment with VWBA 2.0 guidance and industry guidance, the Forest-Water Impact Map helps quickly and accurately review potential sites to determine where reforestation projects could have meaningful volumetric benefits.
Greater clarity, better guidance
The Forest-Water Impact Map helps bring transparency and confidence to the early stages of project planning. It’s a practical way to help companies make faster, more informed decisions about where investing in reforestation projects could measurably benefit communities and water replenishment targets.
The Forest-Water Impact Map
The public version of this interactive map estimates water benefits from reforestation efforts, classifying greater projected benefits to runoff as darker blue and areas with greater potential to impact infiltration in darker green.
To explore these benefits in more detail, talk with us to get started.
To assess water-related risks and opportunities, our work begins with our vast network of planting partners.
Boots on the ground and ready shovels are the surest way to inform decision-making. Pairing this local guidance with best-in-class mapping provides the complete picture that we need to guide decisions.
Ready for more informed decisions on trees and water?
Connect with us to explore our comprehensive Forest-Water Impact Map in detail and see how this mapping capability can help you make more efficient and informed decisions about nature-based solutions and water goals.