Our
purpose
The Forest Innovation Platform (FIP) is a collaborative initiative delivering data-driven, climate-informed assessments and planning tools to strengthen the resilience of forest lands and the communities that depend on them.
Our goal is to find the highest quality data and make it accessible at a glance, so you can spend less time wrangling data and more time acting.
Our
principles
The Forest Innovation Platform is guided by four core principles that shape how we design, build, and govern the platform.
Open, collaborative and inclusive
We build this platform together with the people who use it — practitioners, partners, and experts from every region and background. Their input shapes what we build, so it actually works for the people relying on it.
Making shared learning accessible
Our network of experts is always learning. We share what we find freely and with the whole forestry community so that everyone, and every forest, benefits.
Scientifically vetted, rigorous standards
All datasets and methods are reviewed by experts and held to scientific best practices, so you can trust what you see and rely on it.
Accessible and transparent
We're upfront about how our data and tools are built. Sources, methods, and limits are always documented clearly, so you know exactly what you're using and how the information can support you.
Our
Methodology
The platform follows a structured, transparent approach to data development and integration.
Source data review
We identify and assess relevant datasets based on quality, relevance, scale, and coverage, ensuring they are appropriate for intended use cases.
Logical mapping
Data are structured and mapped to reflect forest conditions, visualize risks, and support user questions and decision-making needs.
Expert review
Subject-matter experts review data sources, assumptions, and outputs to validate scientific integrity and practical relevance.
Technical approach
Data are integrated into a scalable, technical architecture designed for transparency, updates, and growth, with a user interface that supports the needs of both technical and non-technical users.
Partners &
Funders
Who is behind this project?
Founding Partners
Platform lead, host and manager
Cooperating partner and funder
Cooperating partner and funder
Supporting Partners
Planner and facilitator
Software developer
Data developer
Policy advisor
Sustainability standards
Climate data tools
Network
Get involved
The Forest Innovation Platform is shaped by a network of users, scientists and software developers. Help shape what comes next — join user testing, share feedback, or explore opportunities to collaborate.
Project updates
See what we're building
Check in on our Project updates to learn what we’re building, track our progress, and discover new updates and improvements.
