Restor has released a new feature that allows you to add your own data for eight important metrics. This helps bring global data closer to your reality, giving a more holistic view of your restoration efforts.
✅ What You Can Now Track:
Input fields for what you planted vs. target.
TREES_PLANTED: How many trees you planted.
TOTAL_TREES: Total number of trees currently on your site.
TREE_SPECIES_OBSERVED: Number of different tree species observed on the site.
TREE_SPECIES_PLANTED: Number of different tree species you’ve planted.
NATIVE_TREE_SPECIES_PLANTED: Number of native trees you’ve planted.
INVASIVE_TREES_REMOVED: Number of invasive trees you’ve removed.
CARBON_SEQUESTERED: Amount of CO2 (in tonnes) captured and stored from the atmosphere, either naturally or through human efforts.
SEEDLING_INVESTMENT: Amount of money spent on purchasing seedlings.
These metrics help validate and complement global scientific datasets already present on Restor with your on-the-ground information.
🧰 Before You Start: Pre-Preparation
Request two things from the Restor support team:
A CSV export of your sites. Click the link to view a sample export: Organization site id's and names - export.csv
This export includes all your site IDs, which you’ll need during the 'Prepare Your Data' step.The CSV template to input your self-reported data. Click the link to view a sample template: CSV Template for Self-reported Data.csv
📋 Step 1: Prepare Your Data
Follow these instructions carefully to fill out the Organization site id's and names - export.csv template:
Identify the sites you want to report data for.
Copy and paste each site's ID into the template.
Duplicate the site ID rows based on:
The number of years you're reporting for.
The number of metrics per year.
Example:
For one site:
Reporting 5 years (2021–2025)
Only reporting TREES_PLANTED → 5 rows
Reporting all 8 metrics → 40 rows
Fill out the following columns for each row:
YEAR: e.g., 2023
METRIC: e.g.,
TREES_PLANTEDVALUE: Actual number (e.g., 2,000 trees)
TARGET : Your goal (e.g., 3,000 trees)
SOURCE (optional): Add a URL (e.g., link to your project report)
Repeat for all sites, years, and metrics you want to report.
Save the completed CSV on your computer.
⬆️ Step 2: Upload Your Data
We've created a step-by-step visual guide to walk you through the process. You can access it here: Visual Guide
Log into your Restor account.
Go to “My Restor” in the main menu.
Click on “My Self-Reported Data.”
Click “Add Files” and select your prepared CSV.
Click “Upload Data.”
The system will process your file. Once complete, you’ll see a new “Self-Reported” tab on each site profile. You'll also find new graphs on your Insights dashboard under the “Land Cover” section.
📊 Step 3: View Your Data
Once uploaded successfully:
Each site with data will display a new "Self-Reported" tab.
You’ll see your input visualized through interactive graphs.
The Insights tab will show aggregated data across your sites.
Hover over the graph columns to see actual vs. target values.
⚠️ Important Notes
🛠 If your CSV has errors, they’ll show in the Self-Reported Data tab. Fix and re-upload.
🗑️Currently, data cannot be deleted through the platform. To delete, please contact Restor support.
✏️If you need to make any edits, resubmit the CSV with the updated values.
📘 Metric Definitions (Quick Reference)
Metric | Description |
TREES_PLANTED | Number of trees planted vs. your original target, helping track progress. |
TOTAL_TREES | Total number of trees currently on your site, showing changes over time. |
TREE_SPECIES_OBSERVED | Unique tree species observed on your site, helping track biodiversity. |
TREE_SPECIES_PLANTED | Unique tree species you’ve planted, measuring your contribution to local biodiversity. |
NATIVE_TREE_SPECIES_PLANTED | Number of native species planted. Native trees support healthier ecosystems. |
INVASIVE_TREES_REMOVED | Number of non-native, invasive trees removed to protect the local environment. |
CARBON_SEQUESTERED | Amount of CO2 (in tonnes) captured and stored from the atmosphere, either naturally or through human efforts. |
SEEDLING_INVESTMENT | Amount of money spent on purchasing small plants or trees for planting at this location. |
💬 Feedback Helps Us Improve
This is the first release of our self-reported data feature. We're working hard to improve it, and your feedback is crucial. If you notice anything missing or unclear, please reach out — your input helps us close any gaps!
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