Manulife Launching Impact Forests, a Global Forest Restoration Initiative, Powered by veritree’s Smart Forest Technology

By Manulife Financial Corporation
PR Newswire
January 13, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: International

TORONTO – Manulife announces the launch of Manulife Impact Forests a global network of restoration sites designed to enhance biodiversity, create opportunities for local communities, and contribute to climate resilience. Working with our community planting partners and veritree, the platform powering verified nature restoration, Impact Forests enhance Manulife’s efforts to contribute to a healthier planet, with benefits for people and planet alike. Manulife is the first corporate partner to implement veritree’s Smart Forest technology in its reforestation efforts. …veritree’s technology combines satellite imagery, ground-level data, and bioacoustic monitoring to guide sustainable forest management, ensuring accurate mapping of planting areas and selection of tree species that promote healthy forests and lasting benefits. … The Manulife Impact Forests currently include sites in Canada, the U.S., Cambodia, Japan, and the Philippines. 

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