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 was accomplished 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.
Step 1: Download your site list
Log into your Restor account.
Go to My Restor in the main menu.
Click My Self-Reported Data.
Click Start new import.
Open the Download data dropdown and choose All sites.
We will email a CSV with all your organisation’s sites to your registered email address.
Step 2: Prepare your CSV
Open the CSV you received.
Identify the sites you want to report data for.
Duplicate rows so you have one row for every site × year × metric combination.
Example:
One site, 5 years (2021–2025), reporting only
TREES_PLANTED→ 5 rows
One site, 5 years, reporting all 8 metrics → 40 rows
Fill out the required columns for each row:
YEAR → e.g.
2023METRIC → e.g.
TREES_PLANTEDVALUE → actual number, e.g.
2000TARGET → your goal, e.g.
3000SOURCE (optional) → a URL or note, e.g.
https://example.org/report-2023
⚠️ Keep the
site_idcolumn intact for each row.Save the file as a CSV (UTF-8 if possible). Do not change the header row.
For easier management, you may prefer to upload one CSV per metric instead of combining everything into a single file.
Example row:
site_id,YEAR,METRIC,VALUE,TARGET,SOURCE abc-123,2023,TREES_PLANTED,2000,3000,https://example.org/report-2023
Step 3: Upload your CSV
Go back to My Self-Reported Data in Restor.
Click Add Files and select your prepared CSV.
Click Upload Data.
Once processed:
Each site will show a new Self-Reported tab with your data.
Your Insights dashboard will display graphs under the Land Cover section.
Hover over graph columns to see actual vs. target values.
Step 4: Verify and maintain your data
🛠 Errors → If your CSV has issues, they will appear in the Self-Reported Data tab. Fix them and re-upload.
✏️ Edits → To make changes, update your CSV and upload it again. The system will replace your previous values.
🗑️ Deleting data → Currently not possible in the interface. Please contact Restor support if you need data removed.
Step 5: 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.
✅ Checklist before uploading
Downloaded All sites CSV or the official template.
One row for each site × year × metric.
Columns
YEAR,METRIC,VALUE,TARGET, andsite_idfilled correctly.File saved as CSV (UTF-8).
Uploaded via Add Files → Upload Data.
⚠️ 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!