Overstory Blog
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Our year in review: why the Overstory mission is more important than ever
2020 has been a year like none other for everyone. At Overstory, we feel fortunate to have celebrated so many important milestones this year, and we’re more convinced than ever

Why tree species detection is key in wildfire prevention
As climate change drives rising global temperatures, weather patterns change and ecosystems continue to transform. These changes, coupled with human activity, mean that wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity.

Wildfire mitigation — protecting people, property and the planet
At the time of writing, devastating wildfires are coursing through California. It is a complex phenomenon that is growing in frequency, speed and intensity. California is not the only state

Announcing our Seed round and rebranding to Overstory
We are thrilled to announce the closing of our Seed investment and the rebranding to Overstory. Seed investment round The $1.7 million Seed round is led by leading climate fund

A sustainable journey that begins in the middle of a pandemic
Joining a new company in the middle of a pandemic is a bold move, but one that Lorenzo Riches, who joined the 20tree.ai team as Data Scientist in July, was

Keeping the lights on with risk-based vegetation management
Vegetation management is one of the largest preventative maintenance costs for energy providers battling to prevent power outages and wildfire ignition. For years, utilities have relied on time-based vegetation maintenance