SWIFTForest uses near real-time satellite monitoring and GIS analytics, backed by Swift Geospatial’s global experience in environmental monitoring and earth observation.
GIS change detection compares satellite imagery over time to identify deforestation, fire damage, vegetation decline, and other environmental changes.
SWIFTForest enables remote forest monitoring using satellite imagery and GIS analysis, reducing the need for constant on-site inspections across large landscapes.
Deforestation monitoring uses satellite imagery and GIS analysis to detect forest loss, land clearing, encroachment, and environmental degradation over time.
SWIFTForest supports sustainability initiatives through satellite monitoring, GIS analytics, conservation planning, wildfire management, and EUDR compliance.
GIS supports carbon monitoring and reporting by estimating biomass, tracking vegetation change, and supporting carbon accounting and sustainability reporting.
Forestry monitoring uses medium- and high-resolution satellite imagery to assess vegetation health, canopy density, fire scars, land-cover change, and ecosystem condition.
GIS supports biodiversity conservation by mapping ecosystems, monitoring habitat change, detecting environmental threats, and guiding restoration planning.
Remote forest monitoring improves visibility, reduces fieldwork costs, detects environmental threats early, and supports sustainable forest management.
Forests can be monitored daily, weekly, or monthly using satellite imagery and GIS, enabling near real-time environmental monitoring and change detection.
Satellite imagery and GIS analytics can detect illegal logging by identifying canopy loss, land clearing, logging roads, and unauthorised land-use changes.
Natural forest monitoring uses satellite imagery, remote sensing, and GIS analysis to track forest health, biodiversity, and environmental change over time.
GIS helps protect forests by detecting illegal logging, land clearing, habitat fragmentation, and environmental degradation using satellite imagery and spatial analysis.
GIS helps protect forests by detecting illegal logging, land clearing, habitat fragmentation, and environmental degradation using satellite imagery and spatial analysis.
EUDR is EU legislation aimed at reducing deforestation by requiring traceability and land-use verification for commodities entering the European market.
GIS is suitable for small-scale farms, offering scalable tools to monitor crops, manage inputs, and improve decision making.
GIS can help estimate crop yields by combining satellite data, weather patterns, and field inputs, supported by collaboration with farmers and ground teams.
Precision agriculture uses GIS and spatial data to apply inputs like water and fertiliser only where needed, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
SWIFTFarm uses 3 metre, 8-band PlanetScope imagery for vegetation analysis, field health monitoring, and harvesting detection, with high-resolution options available.
SWIFTFarm detects fires using thermal sensors, sends alerts, tracks fire spread with satellite imagery, and supports post-fire damage analysis.
SWIFTFarm add-on services include fire monitoring, crop biomass analysis, field digitisation, in-field surveys, and high-resolution imagery.
SWIFTFarm includes dashboard access, recurring satellite imagery, field health insights, stress detection, and harvesting data for agricultural monitoring.
GIS in agriculture uses spatial data to monitor crops, manage farms, optimise resources, and support better decision making.
Dwelling counts provide an estimate of settlement density, but not exact population figures, and can be combined with public data for improved insight.
Satellite imagery cannot see below the surface, but SWIFTMine can integrate subsurface data to provide a more complete view of mining operations.
GIS monitors illegal encroachment by detecting land use changes and unauthorised activity through recurring satellite imagery and spatial analysis.
SWIFTMine integrates with mine planning software, ERP systems, sensors, and reporting tools to provide a centralised, spatial view of mining operations.
GIS tracks operational changes over time using time-series imagery, enabling monitoring of mine expansion, rehabilitation, and infrastructure development.
GIS supports mining risk management by identifying high-risk zones, monitoring hazards, and improving safety planning and emergency response.
GIS can monitor tailings storage facilities by tracking surface changes and measuring distances to dam walls to identify potential risk.
SWIFTMine uses 3 metre, 8-band PlanetScope imagery for surface analysis and change detection, with high-resolution imagery available for detailed mapping.
SWIFTMine monitoring frequency ranges from near-daily updates to weekly or monthly assessments, depending on operational needs and budget.
The Automated Fire Monitoring system detects fires using thermal sensors, sends alerts, tracks fire spread with satellite imagery, and supports post-fire analysis.
SWIFTMine add-on services include fire monitoring, dwelling counts, land use classification, biodiversity analysis, and high-resolution mapping for mining operations.
SWIFTDetect supports infrastructure monitoring by tracking asset conditions, detecting encroachment, and providing ongoing spatial insight across roads, pipelines, and utilities.
SWIFTDetect allows you to order satellite imagery only, with options ranging from 3 metre PlanetScope to 15 centimetre very high-resolution imagery.
SWIFTDetect supports claims management by mapping affected areas, verifying damage, and helping insurers prioritise and process claims more efficiently.
SWIFTDetect supports insurance risk assessment by mapping high-risk areas, analysing property exposure, and monitoring spatial change using satellite imagery and GIS.
GIS supports disaster management by identifying risk zones, enabling early warning, guiding response efforts, and assisting with post-disaster damage assessment.
GIS supports urban planning by mapping land use, zoning, infrastructure, and services, enabling better development decisions and efficient maintenance.
GIS helps governments and insurers analyse spatial data for planning, risk assessment, service delivery, and informed decision making.
GIS outperforms traditional methods by enabling interactive analysis, data integration, automation, accurate mapping, real-time monitoring, and informed decision support.
SWIFT Platforms require internet access to use, with connectivity needs similar to those of a standard webpage or online dashboard.
SWIFT Platforms support the integration of drone imagery, Excel spreadsheets, and live data feeds such as weather or government data, subject to API compatibility.
SWIFT Platforms can integrate drone imagery, Excel data, and live data feeds such as weather or government datasets, subject to API compatibility.
SWIFT Platforms support multi-user access with defined permission levels, allowing teams to collaborate securely using the same spatial data.
GIS supports common spatial formats such as shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster imagery, and CSV files with coordinates, with file creation available if needed.
Each SWIFT Platform client is assigned a dedicated Sales Representative who serves as the main contact for onboarding, support, customisation, and urgent needs.
SWIFT Platforms can often be implemented within weeks, with timelines varying based on project scope, data requirements, and customisation.
SWIFTForest, SWIFTMine, SWIFTDetect, and SWIFTFarm are industry-specific GIS monitoring platforms built on the shared SWIFT Platforms geospatial framework.
SWIFT Platforms provide user training, documentation, and ongoing technical support, with additional onboarding assistance to ensure effective platform adoption.
GIS data accuracy depends on data sources and resolution, with SWIFT using trusted datasets and high-resolution imagery for reliable outputs.
Custom GIS solutions are available, including tailored workflows, dashboards, monitoring systems, and add-on services aligned with client requirements.
SWIFT platforms update automatically based on the selected analysis cycle, while remaining fully accessible during background data processing.
Swift Geospatial Platforms are fully REST API compatible, allowing imagery, GIS services, and analytics to integrate with existing systems and applications.
SWIFT Geospatial provides access to high-resolution and very high-resolution satellite imagery from trusted providers including Planet and Vantor.
SWIFTForest allows platform branding customisation using company logos, fonts, and colours within the ESRI server environment.
SWIFTForest protects client data through secure access controls, confidential handling processes, and established data security protocols.
If you forget your SWIFT platform login details, you can contact the team by email to reset or recover your access quickly and securely.
SWIFT platform access is provided through secure login details and a direct link, allowing users to access and use the platform 24/7.
You can join a SWIFT platform by contacting the sales team via email or the website contact form to begin the onboarding process.
Accurate volume calculations cannot be produced from monitoring imagery alone and require field data or LiDAR, with stereo imagery offering only a compartment-level estimate.
Tree counts can be performed before canopy closure, but are not reliable in mature plantations where overlapping canopies prevent accurate tree separation.
SWIFTForest stores historical plantation data alongside live imagery and analytics, building a long-term spatial archive for reliable trend analysis.
SWIFTForest can automatically generate frequent reports using the latest forestry data, delivering consistent, ready-to-download reports without manual effort.
GIS reduces fieldwork costs by enabling remote forest monitoring, limiting unnecessary site visits, and directing ground teams more effectively during high-risk events.
GIS supports forestry operations of all sizes, from small plantations to large multi-site enterprises, providing clear spatial insight and scalable management tools.
SWIFTForest monitoring frequency is flexible, ranging from near-daily updates to weekly, monthly, or quarterly assessments based on operational needs and budget.
SWIFTForest uses Planet’s 3 metre, 8-band PlanetScope satellite imagery to support vegetation analysis, canopy health monitoring, and reliable change detection in forestry operations.
The SWIFTForest Automated Fire Monitoring system detects fire events using thermal sensors, sends alerts in real time, and tracks fire spread with high-resolution satellite imagery for accurate post-fire analysis.
SWIFTForest offers a range of add-on services that extend the platform beyond standard monitoring and reporting. These add-ons are designed for forestry teams that need deeper insight, higher detail, or specialised analysis for specific operational or environmental requirements.
The standard SWIFTForest product provides full access to the SWIFTForest platform through an intuitive online dashboard designed for forestry professionals.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is used in forestry to map, monitor, and analyse forest areas.
If you are part of a SWIFT platform, all imagery regardless of the cycle frequency, is put through rigorous cloud checking.