Imagine having a smart GPS for forest management that tells you exactly how to treat your trees to soak up the most carbon. Instead of guessing, it uses satellite data and climate models to show which practices actually work. It turns forests from potential carbon emitters into powerful sponges for greenhouse gases.
Forest managers struggle to balance timber production with carbon sequestration and climate resilience. Lack of precise data makes it difficult to know which management practices actually maximize carbon sinks.
A Decision Support System (DSS) and a set of Essential Forest Decarbonisation Indicators. These tools translate satellite and ground data into actionable management options.
If you are a timber company dealing with unpredictable climate risks to your assets — this project developed a Decision Support System (DSS) that provides tailored options for optimizing decarbonization and forest resilience.
If you are an offset developer dealing with inaccurate carbon sink measurements — this project developed Essential Forest Decarbonisation Indicators that provide an improved characterization of the forest-climate nexus.
If you are a consultancy dealing with complex EU Green Deal compliance for clients — this project developed a ready-to-use service tested in 8 case study areas to help reach climate-neutrality goals by 2050.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or licensing costs are mentioned; the project is funded by an EU contribution of EUR 4,289,076.
Yes, the DSS is designed to be up scaled to European level and has been tested across 8 case study areas.
Based on available project data, specific IP or licensing terms are not provided, though it is developed as a service for forest managers and practice actors.
The system integrates in situ observations, reanalyses, and satellite remote sensing products to provide its recommendations.
The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31, aiming for a near-operational state by the end of the period.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 17 partners across 9 countries. With a 24% industry ratio (including 4 industry partners and 3 SMEs), there is a strong bridge between the 6 universities and 4 research institutes and the actual end-users in the forestry sector.
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