The place is visible
The MVP includes a dated NASA Earth Observatory forest-loss image and source link. Production should connect a licensed alert and imagery workflow.
Satellite forest restoration new tab
Reforest Radar
A dated forest-loss source becomes a new-tab challenge: restore one local tile, watch the patch fill, and share the source without pretending a tree was planted.
100-tile patch
Local progress
Honest share text
Demo source image: NASA Earth Observatory. No continuous imagery feed or tree-planting claim is made in this MVP.
Overview
Climate action feels better when the place is visible and the claim is honest.
Most tree-planting extensions are passive counters for search, shopping, or background activity. Reforest Radar makes one damaged place visible, gives users a tiny action they can repeat, and keeps claim language strict until real-world impact is verified.
The action takes seconds
Users restore one tile in a 10 by 10 grid. Progress stays local in Chrome storage and gives the product a small repeat-use loop.
The share stays credible
The app gives share text without claiming a tree was planted until a verified restoration partner, receipt trail, and monitoring language exist.
How it works
One new tab, one patch, one honest share.
1
Install the test build and open a new tab.
2
Review the source, data window, and impact status.
3
Restore a local demo tile and copy honest share text.
Trust model
The first version is honest about what is real.
- Satellite-source image: real, dated, attributed.
- Tile restoration: local demo progress, not a real planting claim.
- Data collection: no browsing history, search terms, or telemetry in the MVP.
- Monetization path: sponsored patches and optional verified restoration support later.
Install test build
Load the unpacked extension in Chrome.
This is a prototype for product validation. Chrome Web Store submission should wait until screenshots, partner proof, privacy declarations, and the imagery workflow are finalized.
- Download and unzip the test build.
- Open
chrome://extensions. - Enable Developer mode.
- Click Load unpacked and select the unzipped
reforest-radar-extensionfolder.
FAQ
Before public launch
Is this a continuous satellite imagery feed?
No. The MVP uses a dated source image and is structured so a licensed imagery or alert workflow can be connected later.
Does clicking a tile plant a real tree?
No. Tile progress is local demo progress. Real planting or restoration claims require a named partner and proof trail.
Why make this a Chrome new-tab extension?
The new tab creates a recurring, lightweight habit without reading pages, injecting scripts, or asking for broad host permissions. The share text gives users a credible way to invite friends into the same patch.
How can this make money without hurting trust?
Use sponsored restoration patches and optional user support after partner verification. Do not monetize through browsing data or intrusive ads.