[Incubator] Request to List Greenstand's Treetracker on the OSGeo Website

[Greenstand]

Hi Jody,


Thanks for taking the time to clarify this.


I think there is an element of both open data and open source in what
Greenstand is doing, although I understand the distinction you're making.
Our primary objective is not simply to collect and publish tree location
data. We have developed and maintain an open-source technology stack that
enables organizations and communities to collect, verify, monitor and
manage tree data at scale.


The software is designed to be reusable by other organizations, and we
actively support partners who deploy or adapt the technology for their own
projects and contexts. For example, we have supported independent
deployments and forks of the TreeTracker system, including work where
another organization runs its own instance while synchronizing relevant
data with Greenstand's infrastructure.


So while the resulting tree data is an important part of our work, the
open-source nature of the underlying technology is also central to our
model.

That said, I appreciate that OSGeo may distinguish between projects
primarily focused on open-source software development and those primarily
focused on open data. The MOU/partners and friends route sounds like a
useful option, and we'd be happy to explore that if it is more appropriate
than seeking a formal association through the open-source project route.


I'd be happy to provide more information about our technology and how it is
being reused by other organizations if that would be helpful in determining
the best fit.


Best,
Cynthia

On Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com>
wrote:

Hi Greenstand,

Your project sounds more like an open data project, rather than an open
source project. The goal is to collect contributions of new tree locations
- rather than collaborate on software for folks setting up websites to
collect tree locations?

Websites and services that share their source code - are not really
expecting re-use - like you do not expect someone to run a copy of your
website do you?

If you do wish to be associated with OSGeo one avenue is to contact the
board and sign an MOU to appear on the partners and friends page
https://www.osgeo.org/partners/

- -
Jody Garnett


On Aug 21, 2026 at 8:04:24 AM, Greenstand via Incubator <
incubator at lists.osgeo.org> wrote:

> Dear Incubator Team,
>
>
> I'm writing to request that our project, Greenstand's Treetracker, be
> added to the OSGeo website's list of open source geospatial software.
>
>
> Project details:
>
>
> - Project name: Greenstand / Treetracker
>
> - Website: https://www.greenstand.org/
>
> - Repository: s <https://github.com/Greenstand>
>
> - Short description: Treetracker is an open source platform that uses
> geotagged photo verification to track and digitize individual trees,
> enabling transparency and accountability in reforestation efforts led by
> smallholder farmers around the world.
>
> - License: GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPLv3)
>
> - Contribution process: Open to contributions via GitHub pull requests,
> with contribution guidelines in our repositories and an active community of
> contributors
>
>
> We believe the project meets the listing requirements:
>
>
> - Geospatial: Each tree is geotagged and verified via photo, with location
> data central to tracking reforestation impact and trading ecological credits
>
> - Open source license: AGPLv3, an OSI-approved open source license
>
> - Accepts contributions: Yes, via GitHub pull requests; we currently have
> contributors across the globe
>
>
> We'd be glad to be included in the projects list and the choose-a-project
> wizard, and are happy to provide any further information needed for review.
>
>
> Thank you for your time and for maintaining this resource for the
> geospatial open source community.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Cynthia Bondi
>
> Managing Director
>
> info at greenstand.org
>
> https://www.greenstand.org/
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