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Tree Cover Change to track improvement and degradation

The Tree Cover Change dataset, part of the CoRE Stack, captures spatial changes in tree cover over time to track both improvement (restoration and regrowth) and degradation (loss or deforestation) across landscapes. It supports monitoring of vegetation dynamics and helps identify areas of ecological restoration or decline.

About Dataset

The Tree Cover Change dataset is part of the CoRE Stack (Commoning for Resilience and Equality) — a community-based digital public infrastructure that enables data-driven monitoring of landscape resilience and ecological health. This dataset measures temporal changes in tree cover, highlighting both gains and losses in vegetated areas across years. Derived from satellite imagery and processed using open-source geospatial algorithms, it provides insights into patterns of forest degradation, restoration, and regrowth. The dataset supports long-term ecosystem monitoring, helps assess the effectiveness of restoration initiatives, and informs community-led decision-making for sustainable land management. It integrates seamlessly with other CoRE Stack datasets such as Canopy Density, Land Use and Land Cover, and Terrain, enabling comprehensive analysis of landscape transformation. CoRE Stack datasets are currently guiding landscape action across 200+ villages in India with the support of 15+ civil society organizations.

Further technical information is available in the CoRE Stack Technical Manual: https://core-stack.org/core-stack-technical-manual-v2/

Purpose of Dataset

The Purpose Of The Tree Cover Change Dataset Is To Monitor Temporal Changes In Vegetation Cover, Identifying Areas Of Forest Loss, Regrowth, And Restoration. It Enables Tracking Of Landscape Transformation, Assessment Of Ecological Health, And Evaluation Of Restoration Effectiveness Over Time. By Integrating With Other Core Stack Datasets, It Supports Data-driven Decision-making For Sustainable Land Management, Climate Resilience, And Community-led Conservation Planning.