Forests are on the front lines of climate action, serving as critical carbon sinks, biodiversity havens, and providers of essential natural resources. As global climate goals accelerate, the forestry sector is embracing “Climate-Smart Forestry” (CSF)—a holistic approach that balances adaptation to changing conditions, mitigation through carbon sequestration, and the preservation of vital co-benefits like clean water, wildlife habitat, and timber production.

But achieving climate-smart forestry takes more than vision—it demands precision. Forest managers need accurate, verifiable data from the field to drive decisions and demonstrate impact. That’s where Eskuad Map Forms come in: a powerful tool that brings geospatial intelligence into the palm of your hand.

What Are Eskuad Map Forms?

Eskuad Map Forms are designed to simplify the collection of geolocated field data. They combine traditional form features—text fields, checklists, photos, signatures—with real-time mapping functionality.

Here’s how it works:

• From the web platform, any form can be designated as a “Map Form.”
  
  
• In the field, users toggle between “Form View” and “Map View” on the mobile app.
  
  
• As users complete each entry in Form View, Eskuad automatically captures the GPS location.
  
  
• In Map View, all entries are visualized as pins on a map, giving instant spatial context.
  
  

Once submitted, data from Map Forms is accessible on the Eskuad web platform for enhanced analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

How Eskuad Map Forms Support Climate-Smart Forestry

1. Adaptation Planning: Mapping Forest Health

Climate change brings unpredictable stressors. Map Forms allow teams to document and track real-time indicators such as pest outbreaks, disease, or shifts in species composition. By geolocating these observations, managers can monitor adaptation strategies across different stands and zones.

2. Monitoring Carbon Mitigation Efforts

Forests store vast amounts of carbon, and their restoration is key to climate mitigation. With Eskuad, crews can record the location and condition of reforestation plots, planting zones, and regeneration efforts—feeding robust carbon accounting frameworks with spatially accurate data.

3. Fire Resilience and Risk Reduction

From mapping fuel loads to tracking fire breaks and prescribed burn areas, Eskuad Map Forms provide visibility into wildfire mitigation strategies. Field teams can document treatments, monitor effectiveness, and share visual progress with leadership or external partners.

4. Tracking Biodiversity and Ecological Indicators

Whether surveying bird populations, rare plant species, or habitat conditions, spatially accurate biodiversity data is essential. Eskuad Map Forms enable foresters to collect and organize ecological observations tied to exact locations—essential for long-term conservation planning.

5. Meeting Regulatory Requirements (like EUDR)

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandates traceability to the precise plot of origin. With Map Forms, teams can geolocate harvesting sites, product origins, or field verification checks—directly supporting compliance with geolocalization standards and due diligence processes.

Turning Climate Strategy into Action

Eskuad Map Forms make it easier to move from broad sustainability goals to concrete, actionable fieldwork—backed by real data. Whether you’re managing forests in temperate, tropical, or fire-prone regions, geolocated data helps drive smarter decisions and better outcomes.

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