Forestry Monitoring

Using GIS to Support Insurance Risk Management in Commercial Forestry

Swift Geospatial helps insurance providers in forestry and agriculture manage wildfire risk with precision. Using GIS and satellite data, we detect fires in near real time, track their spread, and analyze post-fire damage to deliver verified, actionable insights. From detection to claim validation, our integrated wildfire monitoring solutions give insurers complete clarity, faster assessments, and greater confidence in every decision.

2025-11-11T12:11:14+00:00Agriculture, Conservation, Forestry Monitoring, Innovation|
Read More

Commercial Forestry in Africa

Africa’s commercial forestry sector supports rural livelihoods, drives exports, and promotes sustainable land use. With growing global demand for certified timber, effective monitoring is essential. Swift Geospatial provides satellite and GIS-based tools to help forestry managers track growth, assess forest health, and optimise operations, ensuring plantations remain productive, sustainable, and competitive.

2025-06-02T10:54:05+00:00EUDR, Forestry Monitoring, Innovation|
Read More

Deforestation-Free Summit 2025

Swift Geospatial is attending the Deforestation-Free Summit 2025 on February 13–14 in Uxbridge, UK, where Michael Breetzke will present a case study on a successful deforestation monitoring project. Learn how GIS and satellite imagery support EUDR compliance and proactive deforestation risk management. Visit our booth to explore how our cutting-edge monitoring solutions enhance supply chain due diligence and sustainability efforts.

2025-02-11T08:20:39+00:00Change Detection, Forestry Monitoring, Swift News, Technology|
Read More

Transforming Sustainability with Forest Carbon: Powered by Planet, Delivered by Swift Geospatial

Planet’s Forest Carbon is a first-of-its-kind satellite-powered solution that measures and monitors aboveground forest carbon with unmatched accuracy and scale. The product leverages Planet’s high-resolution satellite imagery and advanced deep learning models trained on LiDAR data, providing precise measurements of forest carbon stocks and changes.

2024-11-28T09:28:30+00:00Agriculture, Forestry Monitoring, Innovation, Mining, Swift News, Technology|
Read More

Meet us at the Deforestation-Free Summit 2025

Swift Geospatial is excited to participate in the Deforestation-Free Summit 2025, where Co-founder Michael Breetzke will present a case study on successful deforestation monitoring using satellite technology. With the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Swift Geospatial is ready to support companies in meeting compliance standards and advancing their sustainability goals.

2024-10-28T13:51:08+00:00Change Detection, Forestry Monitoring, Swift News, Technology|
Read More

Wyvern: The Future of Geospatial Intelligence with Advanced Satellite Constellation

We're on the brink of a new era in satellite technology, and the Wyvern Constellation is leading the charge. This groundbreaking advancement is set to revolutionize the way we observe and interact with our planet. Whether it’s tracking environmental changes, boosting agricultural efficiency, managing resources, or enhancing national security, Wyvern's high-resolution data is changing the game.

2024-10-22T08:36:40+00:00Change Detection, Forestry Monitoring, Innovation, Swift News, Technology|
Read More

Swift Geospatial’s Response to the EUDR Implementation Delay: A Crucial Opportunity for Businesses

The European Commission’s recent proposal to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year is a timely opportunity for businesses, especially those that deal with commodities such as soy, beef, coffee, and timber.

2024-10-04T11:39:08+00:00EUDR, Forestry Monitoring, Geospatial Forestry Platform, Innovation, Swift News, Technology|
Read More

The cocoa price hike, its impact on smallholder farmers and EUDR

The cocoa industry is grappling with an unprecedented crisis as cocoa prices skyrocket, doubling since the beginning of the year, as key producing countries in Africa are hard-hit by extreme climate change events, outbreaks of disease impacting crops and financial uncertainty. How have smallholder cocoa farmers been impacted and what can be done to help them? How does the EU Deforestation Regulation factor into this, given that cocoa is listed as one of the high-risk deforestation commodities?

2024-05-29T16:13:58+00:00Agriculture, Encroachment, EUDR, Forestry Monitoring, Innovation|
Read More
Go to Top