Foresting Tomorrow #13 | From wooden buildings to forest loss from wildfires
Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #13, we wrap up the 2024 season’s regular shows by exploring some mind-blowing wooden buildings, including the Wisdome in Stockholm. We also delve into adhesives in wood, the challenges they pose, and highlight Stora Enso's fossil-free adhesive as a promising solution. Turning our attention to wildfires, we discuss the devastating and rapidly expanding impact they have on forest cover. Finally, we address the issue of forest debris, examining the role of debris nets as part of a broader toolkit to minimise woody debris accumulation in plantations and prevent it from migrating into waterways after storms.
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Foresting Tomorrow #12 | Unveiling the inner workings of projecting stand growth
Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #12, we discuss the outcomes of the recently held COP29. We also take a trip down memory lane, highlighting major milestones and explaining how the UNFCCC COPs function. In our extended feature, we dive deep into how models are used to project stand growth. We explore how these models are structured, tailored to specific sites and species, and discuss their use cases, scenarios, limitations, and key considerations when applying them. Additionally, we examine how these models may have a shorter operational span due to rapid climate change and discuss strategies for adjusting them to remain effective in the future.
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Foresting Tomorrow #11 | Sensing wildfires: a deep dive into the stages and technologies
Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #11, we discuss the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat. We also cover the outcomes of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 and explore the role of virtual reality in training forestry professionals. In our extended feature, we wrap up our sensor series with a deep dive into the technology used for wildfire detection. We discuss the stages of a wildfire, how it evolves, and highlight a German company called Dryad, which specialises in ultra-early wildfire detection during the so-called smouldering phase.
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Foresting Tomorrow #10 | Sensing the earth: the scoop on soil moisture
Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #10, we briefly revisit the U.S. presidential election and take a quick detour into how dogs use their senses to detect invasive species. We also shed light on the intense workload of wildfire firefighters and the staggering amount of calories they burn during a shift. In our extended feature, we dive into soil moisture sensors—the technology behind them, their applications, and how capturing data like soil moisture can lead to better decision-making in our rapidly changing world.
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Foresting Tomorrow #9 | Unleashing the power of SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar)
Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #9, we discuss the U.S. presidential election and explore the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House. We also touch on a fascinating development: computers adopting the human sense of smell. In our extended feature, we continue our journey into forestry sensors, unveiling SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology and its powerful applications in forestry and nature monitoring. SAR promises significant impacts on vegetation analysis, forest health, deforestation and afforestation, illegal harvesting and infrastructure, wildfire detection, pest monitoring—the list goes on. We also discuss the limitations of this technology and when it may become widely available.
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