Satelligence and Musim Mas
In 2021, we worked with Satelligence to conduct a baseline land-use analysis of the planted palm oil area around the Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve in Aceh Singkil, a priority landscape for Musim Mas.
The Satelligence report gave us a precise picture of the planted areas and the historical land use of villages surrounding the Rawa Singkil reserve. Using advanced imaging, we can detect even the smallest smallholder plantations, including plantations that are better managed and more mature. It also helped us identify areas that have been cleared and where smallholder oil palms are planted. The detailed information will be helpful for our Smallholders Hub to gauge the “penetration rate” of the village agricultural officers.
With the help of Radar Alerts for Detecting Deforestation (RADD), we have far more accurate information on land clearance and deforestation activities than was previously possible, enabling Musim Mas to adopt evidence-based strategies and allocate our resources better.
