Application of Modern Technologies in Forestry

1. Role of Modern
Technologies in Forestry
I
BY
PRITAM KUMAR BARMAN

2. CONTENT
1 • Introduction
2 • Traditional Forestry & Precision Forestry
3 • Modern Technologies in Forestry
4 • Application of Modern Technologies in Forestry
5 • Importance of Modern Technologies in Forestry
6 • Conclusion
7 • Reference

3. Technologies are various, with numerous implications for the
forest sector. It's vital to remember that technology includes
both hardware and software. The forest industry has been
impacted by technology in a variety of ways.
In general, technical advancement is defined as the application
of scientific or other organized knowledge to practical activities,
which might include any tool, technique, product, process,
method, organization, or system.
The implications of technological advancement at a high level,
one characteristic trait of technological growth is that it almost
always increases productivity, or output per unit of input.
As a result of technical advancements and developments, the
forest industry is constantly changing.
INTRODUCTION

4. TRADITIONAL FORESTRY & PRECISION
FORESTRY
 TRADITIONAL FORESTRY:
Traditional forestry practices, rely heavily
on manual and analogue processes.
 PRECISION FORESTRY:
Precision forestry involves the use of
instruments and technology to collect
data, which is then processed by artificial
intelligence and machine learning
software to produce insights that people
can use to make site-specific
management decisions.
(Source: mckinsey.com)

5. 1. Drone / UAV
2. Terrestrial Laser Scanners
3. Remote sensing & GIS
4. Artificial Intelligence & Audio
Detection Devices
MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN FORESTRY
(Source: Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash, interpine.nz by David Herries, pinterest.com,
hellofuture.orange.com)
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(1)
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6. 5. Sensors
Soil Moisture Sensor
Sap Flow Sensor
Dendrometer
6. Cloud-based Land Use Analysis (FAO
Sepal)
7. Biotechnology
MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN FORESTRY (Cont.)
(Source: ictinternational.com, fao.org, yayasansabahgroup.org)
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7. 8. Equipments (Forestry)
Felling Equipments
Feller Buncher
Extraction Equipments
Skidder
Forwarder
Skyline & Cable Logging (Yarder)
Aerial Logging With Helicopter
MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN FORESTRY (Cont.)
(Source:
internationalforestindust
ries.com, deere.com,
directindustry.com,
Tigercat.com, bridon-
bekaert.com,
ericksoninc.com)

8. Processing Equipments
Delimber
Chipper
Mulcher
Loading Equipments
Log Loader
MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN FORESTRY (Cont.)
(Source:
lgpress.clemson.edu,
vannattabros.com,
agriculture-xprt.com,
doggett.com,
forconstructionpros.com,
hitachiconstruction.com)

9. 1. Advanced genetic improvement
2. Automated nurseries
3. Mechanized silviculture
4. Pest and disease monitoring
5. Fire monitoring
6. Digital inventory
7. Advanced analytics
8. Mechanized harvesting
9. Remote/automatic loading
10. Forestry-planning models
11. Wood logistics optimization
12. Water management systems
APPLICATION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
IN FORESTRY
Fig. 4: (Source: Forest Service)
Fig. 6: (Source: mdpi.com)

10. IMPORTANCE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
IN FORESTRY
 Mapping technology has grown more affordable and
accessible.
 The use of digital analysis and reporting reduces the number
of errors that arise when forests are valued manually.
 Rapid and regular reporting allows for quick access to digital
data that has been examined.
 The use of remote-sensed images allows for a more cost-
effective and faster assessment of forests.
 Drones or satellites monitoring woods provide early warning
of fires, ahead of direct observations, allowing for faster
action.
 Helps to reduce illegal logging and damage by using digital
scouting to track changes in tree cover.

11. Precision forestry can improve the efficiency and data base of
existing national forest inventories and operational forest
management planning.
One of the most important uses would be to improve the REDD
program's implementation. The program's goal is to generate
funds to help reduce global emissions caused by deforestation
and forest degradation.
We can improve the use and conservation of forest resources,
as well as a variety of practical forestry applications, by
employing more accurate information on forest resources. It
also introduces new perspectives to forest science.
The more precise identification of forest resources can be used
in the construction of models that can be used in analyses of
global climate change scenarios.
CONCLUSION

12.  Bajpai, Pratima (2018). Biotechnology for Pulp and Paper Processing,
Biotechnology in Forestry. 10.1007/978-981-10-7853-8(Chapter 4), 39–56.
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 Eid, T.G. T. & Næsset, E. 2004. Comparing stand inventories for large areas based
on photo-interpretation and laser scanning by means of cost-plus-loss analyses.
Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 19: 512–523
 FAO.org (2018). Norway and FAO will scale up innovative forest monitoring tool
 FS.FED.US. Forest Operations Equipment Catalog: Skidder, Forwarder, Feller
Buncher, Yarder, Helicopter, Delimber, Chipper, Mulcher, Log loader.
 Hetemäki, Lauri & Mery, Gerardo. (2010). Implications of Technological
Development to Forestry.
 Michael A. Wulder, Ronald J. Hall, and Steven E. Franklin. Remote sensing and GIS
in forestry, Remote sensing applications, Chapter 12, Page 351-356.
 Precision Forestry in 2021 - A Revolution in Intensive Management | Tools for
Applied Plant Science | cid-inc.com
 Roger Öhlund (2017). 5 examples of how drones can be used in forestry
applications, SmartPlanes.com
REFERENCE

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