Vibrant Planet
Vibrant Planet is a Public Benefit Corporation that offers a cloud-based platform called Land Tender for wildfire and climate resilience planning, and operates a nonprofit arm, VP Data Commons, to provide public access to novel data products.
Company Background and Mission
Vibrant Planet is a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission to help planners and policymakers save lives, avoid infrastructure loss, and restore natural systems. The company aims to enhance carbon storage, deliver clean water, and support biodiversity. It employs a hybrid nonprofit and public benefit corporation structure.
Land Tender Cloud-Based Platform
Vibrant Planet's cloud-based platform, Land Tender, is designed to support real-time, collaborative scenario planning for wildfire and climate resilience. This platform facilitates open access to data and models, helping in effective land mapping and climate resiliency improvement. By integrating AI and advanced tools, Land Tender aims to provide actionable insights for planners and policymakers.
VP Data Commons Nonprofit Arm
Vibrant Planet's nonprofit arm, VP Data Commons, focuses on making novel data products publicly available for scientific pursuits. By offering open access to these resources, the company supports wide-ranging research and development in wildfire and climate resilience.
Pyrologix Integration and Advanced Modeling
Vibrant Planet has integrated Pyrologix, a state-of-the-art wildfire hazard and risk modeling firm, into its operations. This integration enhances the company's capabilities in providing precise wildfire hazard assessment and risk management. Additionally, Vibrant Planet collaborates with partners like C Trees, Fire Aside, and the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station.
North Yuba Watershed Restoration Projects
Vibrant Planet has successfully raised over $150 million for forest restoration projects in the North Yuba Watershed. These projects aim to reduce hazardous fuels, restore ecological health, and improve climate resilience in the region. The company uses the Forsys optimization model from the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station for fireshed restoration investment planning.