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📣 Get ready for EUDR with Forsler Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding EUDR, Forsler is ready with the correct export of geographic data for the place of harvest. The GeoJSON file is easily exported and uploaded directly to the EU's TRACES system, where a DDS (Due Diligence Statement) must be prepared. See our CEO & Co-founder demonstrate the file export here: https://lnkd.in/dGBzUBgq

🎙️ New podcast episode out: A deep dive into the world’s first AI harvesting machine - the AORO With improved sound quality our co-founders Jens Sloma Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen continue the discussion on robots in forestry. This week, they talk about the AORO project: the world’s first AI harvesting machine. They discuss the progress of the project since it began in 2014, its current state, the technology used, and the safety concerns surrounding this exciting machine. Furthermore, they come across an economic aid package of $145 million for small forest owners in the USA to support healthier forests, genetically engineered wood for enhanced carbon capture and resilience, and, last but not least, Stora Enso's amazing new wooden head office in Finland. Listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/dv27QxaH

One of the most exciting forestry robotics projects is BraSatt 🤖 It’s a Swedish planting robot developed by the Södra forestry cooperative and is designed to automate tree planting; it navigates autonomously through forests, planting trees in predefined patterns. Södra claims that trees planted by BraSatt have a 70-75% three-year survival rate. This means that 70-75% of the planted trees survive for more than three years. Södra also suggests that by optimising soil preparation, they can further boost the survival of these robot-planted trees. However, as we discuss in the Foresting Tomorrow podcast episode #2, these figures should be taken with a grain of caution, as the data on this is very limited. Image is from Södra.

🌳 The future of forests: Robotics and innovation in 2024 In this week’s newsletter, we're excited to share a success story from Stora Enso, the latest product updates from Forsler, a deep dive into robotics in forestry, and a curated list of articles on sustainable innovation and automation. 💬 In this week’s issue: - Foresting Tomorrow, podcast episode 2: BraSatt & BioCarbon engineering - Robots in forestry: How robots and drones are changing the industry 📡 - New product feature: Get ready for EUDR with Forsler ✅ - For those who can't get enough: Explore the sources we used in the podcast 🤓 With that settled, let’s dive in ! 🌿 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dp9MXe9P

Podcast episode 3 is out now: A recap of remote-controlled harvesters and an intro to autonomous harvesting machines In this episode, Jens & Rasmus discuss the first FSC-certified cycling tire (Forest Stewardship Council). Rasmus elaborates on what defines a tree and puts Jens through a quiz on the oldest tree in the world. They also discuss Kraft lignin for battery production, Södra supplying Stora Enso, and they introduce next week’s topic: robotics in forestry. They kick off with remote-controlled harvesters and briefly touch on autonomous harvesters. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dG2WkCmx

Tool recommendation: the Arboreal app - Measure your forest and trees yourself Yesterday we talked about LiDAR and a great example of how technology can make our work easier is the Arboreal app. With Arboreal, you can use your iPhone to measure trees right in the forest. If you have the pro version, you can use the LiDAR feature on your phone for even more accurate measurements. It allows you to measure Diameter, Basal Area, Height, Tree species, Trees per hectar and calculate volumes. This makes it simple for anyone to measure trees while out in nature.

In the battle to protect and monitor our forests, modern technology plays a crucial role. One of the most promising tools is remote sensing, which involves measurement of forests from a distance using advanced technologies. Remote sensing allows us to: - Monitor large forest areas efficiently and accurately - Map different tree species - Assess the health of forests - Track changes in the forest cover over time - Spot early signs of wildfires and pest attacks With satellite images and drone-based cameras, we can now perform these tasks much faster and more accurately than ever before. One of the most promising technologies in remote sensing is LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), which uses light to measure distances. You might already know it from your car’s parking assist system or robot vacuum cleaner. LiDAR was first developed back in the 1960s, but as with many other technologies, it has taken time to become widely available for use. In forest management, LiDAR helps us to: - Measure the height of individual trees - Estimate the diameter of trees - Create detailed 3D maps of forest areas When LiDAR is combined with other remote sensing technologies like cameras and drones, we can get incredibly detailed images of our forests. This technology allows us to continuously monitor forest changes and respond quickly. In the past, doing this would have required a huge amount of manual labor, making it almost impossible. If you want to read more, we recommend the article “Lidar is Changing Workflows in the Forestry Industry” from Geo Week: https://lnkd.in/dF58dEbw Image is from Interpine Innovation.

A couple of weeks ago, we spoke with Laura Bjerre Jordans, a newly graduated forest and landscape engineer now working at Dalgas (formerly HedeDanmark). Laura shares her journey from city life in Copenhagen to studying at Skovskolen, Københavns Universitet in Nødebo and starting a career in forestry. With a deep passion for sustainability, Laura explains how her education has shaped her views on nature and discussed what the future holds for forest management in the digital age. In the full article, you’ll learn about: - Moving from theory to practice - The importance of sustainability and certifications - “We must not forget the importance of production forests” - The future of forestry is digital Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/d4wtui2v

Our first Forsler newsletter is out now: 🌳 The State of Our Forests in 2024 & New Technologies As summer turns to autumn and the forests change colour, we have officially launched our Forsler newsletter (previously it was only in Danish at Skovkortet.dk). Furthermore, we've spent the last few months creating a new podcast: Foresting Tomorrow. It’s a weekly show where we'll talk about the latest news and trends in forest management. 🎧 You can watch a short trailer in the newsletter. The newsletter will be sent every two weeks – but with one small change: our portrait articles will be replaced with in-depth pieces on the latest industry developments. We hope you’ll enjoy the new format 🎙️ 💬 In this week’s issue: 1️⃣ Foresting Tomorrow, podcast episode 1: Our Co-founders Jens Sloma Isbak & Rasmus Pedersen dive into the state of our forests in 2024 and Cross-Laminated Timber 🌳 During the podcast the come around the following articles: - ‘Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT): A Renewable Solution for Sustainable Construction’ by Sustainable Architecture Digest  - KG Hansen about KIRKBI A/S’s headquarter - ‘Mass Timber Construction - Building Timber Structures’ by Think Wood - ‘The State of the World’s Forests 2024’ by FAO - ‘How Lidar’s changed workflows in the forest industry’ by Foresttech - ‘Lidar is Changing Workflows in the Forestry Industry’ by Geo Week - ‘Using your phone as a digital inventory tool’ by Innovatek 2️⃣ New article: Is technology the answer? A look at remote sensing and LiDAR 📡 3️⃣ New updates: Guides on using Forsler 🗓 4️⃣ For those who can't get enough: Explore the sources we used in the podcast 🤓 With that settled, let’s dive into this week’s newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gNC3PiHx

Jens just updated our library of help guides, and they now cover all the features in Forsler. There are 13 brand new guides that show you how to do everything – from initial map registrations to how to automatically create tasks that update stand data. You can easily find the new guides in our app. Watch him demonstrate the new tours here: https://lnkd.in/dkZPQykf