Features
Global Watch Features
Global Watch provides a comprehensive suite of tools for forest project management. This section covers all major platform features in detail.
Core Features
Projects
Create and manage forest projects with geospatial data, area calculations, and team collaboration.
Assets
Track and monitor forest assets with location data, status tracking, and detailed metadata.
Members
Manage team members, roles, and permissions across your organization.
Billing
Understand subscription plans, usage-based billing, and payment management.
Notifications
Configure alerts, notifications, and stay informed about important events.
Feature Overview
Project Management
Global Watch's project management capabilities allow you to:
- Create Projects - Define forest areas with precise geospatial boundaries
- Calculate Areas - Automatic hectare calculations from project geometry
- Track Progress - Monitor project status and milestones
- Collaborate - Work with team members on shared projects
- Archive & Restore - Safely archive completed projects with restore capability
- Version History - Complete audit trail of all changes
Asset Tracking
The asset tracking system enables you to:
- Geolocate Assets - Track assets with precise GPS coordinates
- Categorize - Organize assets by type, status, and custom attributes
- Monitor Status - Track asset conditions and maintenance needs
- Generate Reports - Create detailed asset inventory reports
- Bulk Operations - Import and manage assets in bulk
Team Collaboration
Global Watch supports robust team collaboration:
- Role-Based Access - Define roles with specific permissions
- Team Accounts - Create shared workspaces for organizations
- Invitations - Invite team members via email
- Activity Tracking - Monitor team activity and changes
- Permission Management - Fine-grained access control
Billing & Subscriptions
Flexible billing options include:
- Per-Seat Pricing - Pay for each team member
- Usage-Based Billing - Charges based on managed hectares
- Multiple Plans - Choose the plan that fits your needs
- Transparent Pricing - Clear visibility into costs
- Add-On Features - Extend functionality as needed
Notifications & Alerts
Stay informed with:
- In-App Notifications - Real-time updates within the platform
- Email Alerts - Important notifications delivered to your inbox
- Custom Preferences - Configure which notifications you receive
- Activity Feed - Track all changes and updates
- Usage Alerts - Get notified when approaching limits
Implementation Status
| Feature | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | ✅ Complete | 95% |
| Onboarding | ✅ Complete | 90% |
| Members | ✅ Complete | 95% |
| Billing | ✅ Complete | 100% |
| Projects | ✅ Complete | 85% |
| Assets | ✅ Complete | 100% |
| Notifications | ✅ Complete | 85% |
| Maps | 🔄 In Progress | 60% |
| Mobile | 🔄 In Progress | 50% |
Getting Started with Features
If you're new to Global Watch, we recommend exploring features in this order:
- Projects - Start by creating your first project
- Assets - Add assets to your projects
- Members - Invite team members to collaborate
- Billing - Understand your subscription
- Notifications - Configure your preferences
Need Help?
- Check our Getting Started Guide for initial setup
- Contact support for assistance
- Visit our Technical Documentation for developer resources