WHISP combines geospatial datasets into a source-aware screening response for an area plot. In Filovara, the public trial validates one GeoJSON area before sending it to FAO Open Foris WHISP, then returns the country, area, dataset version, execution time, indicators, and an evidence hash without presenting the response as a compliance certificate.
A practical preparation workflow
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Validate one GeoJSON area and confirm that the boundary describes the intended production land.
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Run the live WHISP request and retain its source indicators, version, time, and evidence hash.
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Review the result with supplier and case evidence before recording a business decision.
Start with the boundary, not the satellite score
A technically valid polygon can still describe the wrong farm or production area. Confirm the plot identifier and intended land with the supplier before treating any satellite response as relevant to the shipment.
- Use an area geometry rather than a point when a production plot boundary is available.
- Check coordinate order, ring closure, self-intersections, and realistic area.
- Keep the submitted geometry and normalized result as separate, versioned evidence.
Retain the response at source level
WHISP exposes indicators derived from multiple datasets. Preserve each indicator with the service and dataset version, request time, plot identity, and evidence hash so a later reviewer can understand exactly what ran.
Keep the final decision human and evidence-based
A clear response can support review, while a flagged or unavailable response should create a follow-up question rather than an automatic rejection. The responsible business decides whether evidence is sufficient and records the rationale.
What to check
- Validated area geometry and intended production land
- WHISP response version, execution time, and evidence hash
- Indicator source, value, class, and known limitation
- Reviewer decision and any additional evidence requested
WHISP is a screening input. It does not authenticate the supplier’s boundary, prove the production date, or certify that a product or plot complies with EUDR.
Questions teams ask
What does WHISP check for an EUDR plot?
WHISP returns source-level geospatial indicators for the submitted area. Read each indicator with its dataset, version, date, coverage, and limitations instead of treating the response as one compliance score.
Does WHISP certify that a plot is deforestation-free?
No. It is a screening service that supplies source indicators for review; it is not a compliance certificate or legal conclusion.
Can I screen a point instead of a polygon?
The public Filovara trial is intentionally limited to one validated area plot because an area boundary gives a more reviewable spatial basis.
What should I save from the response?
Save the submitted and normalized geometry, country and area, indicator values and sources, dataset version, execution time, evidence hash, and the reviewer’s decision.