FORbEST Citizen Observatory

Collecting, integrating, and sharing community observations and expert data across carbon-rich forest ecosystems in Europe and beyond.

FORbEST Citizen Observatory (FCO) is a shared platform for collecting, integrating, and sharing community data on forest carbon and ecosystem change. The platform serves as the central point for engaging with citizens and experts in data collection, exploration, and integration to improve citizen monitoring and support participation in safeguarding carbon-rich forest ecosystems across Europe and beyond.