Network to innovate: New Innovative Technologies in Forestry by Konstantin М

NRN_Estonia — 2026-04-09 17:23:21 UTC

How can technology help us manage forests more precisely and make better decisions? Andrejs Zujevs from Riga Technical University will introduce practical developments in precision forestry, highlighting several EIP Operational Group projects where new technological solutions are being tested and applied. The presentation will explore how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), software applications, and digital tools can support forest monitoring, data collection, and more informed forest management.

NRN_Estonia — 2026-04-09 17:26:10 UTC

Kimmo Vänni from Häme University of Applied Sciences will introduce the development of a lower-limb support exoskeleton designed to reduce physical strain and improve productivity in forestry maintenance tasks such as brush cutting and tree planting. Developed in collaboration with vocational education providers, forestry experts, entrepreneurs, and international research partners, the prototype aims to make manual forestry work lighter, more efficient, and more attractive to a wider range of workers. The project demonstrates how innovative wearable technologies can support the future of sustainable forestry by improving working conditions and creating new opportunities in the sector.

NRN_Estonia — 2026-04-09 17:26:50 UTC

Ewa Kurowska and Bernard Okoński from the Poznań University of Life Sciences will present practical applications of modern remote sensing technologies in Polish forestry. The presentation will showcase how digital measurement, photo-optical and LiDAR sensors, airborne laser scanning (ALS), and GIS systems can support more accurate and efficient forest management. The speakers will share examples of digital measurement of roundwood stacks, a technique that has recently become a standard in Polish State Forests, as well as the use of ALS data to monitor forest conditions, assess the effects of management activities, identify threats and losses caused by natural disasters, and support planning. The presentation will highlight how remote sensing can provide valuable data for sustainable forest management, resource assessment, fire-risk mapping, infrastructure planning, and monitoring changes in forest ecosystems.

NRN_Estonia — 2026-04-09 17:28:41 UTC

Mika Kallio from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland will introduce the European Forest Partnership and highlight new opportunities for international cooperation, research, and innovation in the forest sector. The presentation will explore how researchers, advisors, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators can engage with future partnership activities, build international connections, and contribute to the development of new solutions for sustainable forestry. It will also provide an insight into how European cooperation can help turn research and innovation into practical opportunities for the future of forests and forestry.

NRN_Estonia — 2026-05-08 17:13:37 UTC

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