The Challenge
After Storm Vaia (Italy, 2018), which devastated over 40,000 hectares of Alpine forest across hundreds of municipalities, insurers faced a flood of simultaneous claims — with no fast way to know where the damage was worst. Experts get mobilized where damage is limited — while the critical zones wait.
Fast-degrading species like spruce and maritime pine need rapid assessment. Post-Ciaran (France, 2023), some expertises took up to 6 months. The longer the wait, the harder it is to salvage and sell the timber — and to close the claim cleanly.
Ground conditions can make expert deployment dangerous or impossible for days. Drone surveys face the same constraints — weather windows, certified pilots, flight authorizations. Satellite assessment delivers precise damage rates and affected zones, regardless of conditions on the ground
When damage figures are contested, a satellite-based assessment from a trusted third party gives everyone — insurer and owner — a shared, independent reference point.
How It Works
Submit the affected area via our platform. No technical setup required.
We turn raw imagery into precise damage data — automatically, at scale.
A damage heatmap and priority zones — ready to use in your claims workflow.
Our Services
Get visibility fast
Identify the most affected zones across your insured portfolio. Prioritize expert deployment with data.
From €10/ha
Get startedPrecise damage rates by plot
Detailed damage zones and rates — ready to use in your claims documentation. Adapts to your existing workflow and report format.
API Integration available
Custom pricing
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"We were able to reassure our clients quickly — they knew where they stood before the expert even arrived."
"We sent experts to the right places first. The most critical parcels got assessed faster, which made a real difference for salvage operations."
"On the ground, we went straight to the most damaged areas of the parcel. No time wasted."
"It gave us an objective basis for the claims conversation — and helped avoid unnecessary counter-expertise."
FAQ
Delivery time depends on satellite revisit frequency and cloud cover over the affected area. Results are typically available within a few weeks post-event — significantly faster than traditional on-site expert assessment. We'll give you an honest timeline estimate as soon as you submit your perimeter.
Our analysis reaches a granularity of 100 m², allowing precise plot-level damage mapping across your entire insured portfolio.
Yes. We adapt to your existing workflow and report format. API integration is available for teams who want to connect Goodforest directly to their claims management systems. Contact us to discuss your setup.
Yes — our models work regardless of tree species or forest composition. Whether your portfolio includes coniferous, deciduous, or mixed stands, the analysis applies.
Self-service. Submit your perimeter, get your damage heatmap.
Get your damage map — from €10/ha