Forest is life aims to study forest ecosystems and, more generally, landscape structures with a low degree of anthropisation, whether in temperate or tropical regions.The research carried out by Forest is life is structured according to 4 components :1. The characterization and monitoring of flora and fauna ;2. The dynamics of forest ecosystems ;3. The management and development of forest socio-ecosystems ;4. The development of woody natural resources and non-timber forest products.To carry out this work, Forest is life relies in particular on "observatory" forests (long-term observation and measurement networks on important geographical areas) and "laboratory" forests (more modest surface sites where researchers can interact with the management methods and value chains of products derived from these ecosystems).Forest is life hosts the very high resolution remote sensing platform that brings together equipment and expertise dedicated to the acquisition, processing and analysis of fine Earth observation data for monitoring natural areas and agroecosystems.