# Forest Watcher

> Monitor forests anywhere.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.forestwatcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.forestwatcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.forestwatcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** World Resources Institute
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 53,215
- **Version:** 3.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2017-09-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forestwatcher)
- **Website:** [http://www.globalforestwatch.org](http://www.globalforestwatch.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.globalforestwatch.org/privacy-policy](https://www.globalforestwatch.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Forest Watcher is a mobile application that brings Global Forest Watch's dynamic forest monitoring and alert systems offline, enabling users to monitor forests anywhere—even without internet connectivity. Users can access forest change data, investigate alerts, and collect crucial field information such as GPS points and photos.

Key features include designating areas up to 20,000 sq km for monitoring, storing near-real-time satellite deforestation alerts, overlaying contextual data layers like protected areas, customizable data collection forms, route tracking for investigations, and sharing collected data easily. This app supports evidence-based forest management and conservation efforts, especially in remote and connectivity-limited regions. A supplementary desktop app enhances team management and data analysis.

## Rankings

- #291,281 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.location`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.forestwatcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.forestwatcher)