Harvester Seasons’ Post

Advancing Sustainable Forestry with Precision Technology 🌲 I'm thrilled to discuss a significant stride in sustainable forestry, supported by the Harvester Seasons service. Understanding soil wetness to determine the #trafficability of forest soils is crucial. Enhanced precision in this area helps prevent damage to the forest ecosystem by ensuring that heavy machinery is used judiciously, thereby preserving biodiversity. The integration of advanced machine learning techniques with high-resolution satellite data has transformed our ability to make informed decisions. This approach not only boosts the effectiveness of forest operations during the sensitive summer months but also reinforces our commitment to environmental stewardship. This project is a collaborative effort involving Spatineo, the Finnish Meteorological Institute, and Metsäteho Oy. It is part of the Destination Earth initiative led by major European agencies. It's inspiring to see how technology can help protect our natural resources. What are your thoughts on leveraging technology for environmental conservation? Let's share ideas and inspire further innovations! #SustainableForestry #EnvironmentalConservation #TechnologyInAction #Biodiversity #machinelearning #forestai #geoai

This is an excellent tool to help people visualize the differences in soil pore continuity due to soil disturbance. Too often in soil health and sustainability quantification we look only at bulk density and ignore the actual soil pores and channels. Contiguous channels through the soil for roots to follow and for water infiltration are critically important. As I like to say, most plant roots don’t grow through soil, they grow through the cracks, gaps, and channels in the soil. Of course pores that are connected from the surface deep into the soil profile also can provide a pathway for preferential flow of nutrients into ground water. Choosing the right management practices needs to take into consideration what your goals are and how the changes induced will impact the entire system.

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What a blast to exchange knowledge and meet experts at the ESA-ECMWF WORKSHOP on Machine Learning for Earth System Observation and Prediction. Machine/Deep Learning (ML/DL) techniques have revolutionized numerous fields and have proven to be particularly advantageous in various applications. Also our Harvester Seasons service supporting the forestry sector includes new ML methods to improve its soil wetness, soil temperature and snow information, all to predict forest trafficability better. Mikko Strahlendorff from Finnish Meteorological Institute presents new developments for soil water index with XGboost techniques at this inspiring ESA-ECMWF WORKSHOP. These new developments of the Harvester Seasons service for #forestry is a collaborative work of Finnish Meteorological Institute , Spatineo and Metsäteho Oy supported by Destination Earth (#DestinE), a European Union funded initiative, implemented by #Copernicus #ECMWF, #ESA, and #EUMETSAT More about the ESA-ECMWF WORKSHOP: https://lnkd.in/eAA_TSP9

Plowed soil vs. no-till, what a difference! 🪱 When you till the soil, the entire structure is ruined. Soil health depends on billions of little soil creatures. You wouldn't want to put them in a blender, right? At the airport, I accidentally bumped into Luke Wardak, a great soil scientist. He told me about a way of analyzing the soil comparable to a CAT scan. The results are stunning and speak for itself. #regenerative #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #agroecology #regenerativefarming #agroforestry #farming #tuin #tuinarchitectuur #permaculture #voedselbos #nature #climate

I am thrilled to share my latest research, Dynamic Trajectories of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, published in the Turkish Journal of Forestry. Using Landsat satellite imagery and the machine learning-based Random Forest algorithm, we analyzed land cover transitions from 2013 to 2022. Our findings reveal a significant forest loss of 28,095 hectares (24% of the total forest area), driven by urbanization, population growth, and infrastructure development. This study underscores the urgent need for sustainable land management policies to balance development and ecological preservation. 📖 Read more at: DOI: 10.18182/tjf.1524144 #Research #Sustainability #LandUseChange #LombokIsland #MachineLearning #GIS #Forestry

PhD STUDENT WANTED on Peatland Forestry – New Knowledge from AI Maps. Join the Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse WIFORCE Initiative for a fully funded 4-year PhD at SLU under Anneli Ågren. This project explores how AI-enhanced high-resolution maps from airborne laser scanning can reveal new insights into peatland forestry. Fifteen percent of Sweden’s productive forests are on drained peatlands. You’ll investigate how factors like groundwater levels, nutrient concentrations, and land use history affect peat quality, tree growth, and biodiversity. This research will improve our understanding of sustainable forest management in peatland ecosystems. Deadline: January 21st, 2024 #PhD #PeatlandForestry #GIS #AI #ForestResearch #Sustainability #SLU #WIFORCE See link to application in comment below! 👇

Dynamics of Land Use and Land Cover Changes..!

Plowed soil vs. no-till, what a difference! 🪱 When you till the soil, the entire structure is ruined. Soil health depends on billions of little soil creatures. You wouldn't want to put them in a blender, right? At the airport, I accidentally bumped into Luke Wardak, a great soil scientist. 👉🏽 He told me about a way of analyzing the soil comparable to a CAT scan. The results are stunning and speak for itself. #regenerative #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #agroecology #regenerativefarming #agroforestry #farming #tuin #tuinarchitectuur #permaculture #voedselbos #nature #climate

Hello! I’m Adeola Glory, a student at FUTA. Here goes. My journey into forestry has been full of surprises. Originally, I aimed for a career in pharmacy, but when that didn’t work out, I applied for biochemistry instead. To my surprise, FUTA offered me Forestry. My first thought was, “Forestry?” “What is forestry? Am I really going to study bushes?” At first, I considered switching to another course in my second year, but as I explored forestry, I realized it was much more than just trees. It’s a vibrant field with endless opportunities! One aspect that truly captivates me is Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This powerful technology allows us to analyze and map forest data, helping us monitor forest health and manage resources effectively. As environmental challenges grow, skills in GIS are becoming increasingly essential. I’m also passionate about sustainable forestry. I believe in a future where our forests can meet human needs while preserving resources for generations to come. I’m glad I stuck to forestry. Is there something you wanted to change but changed your mind afterwards? If this is your first time reading my post, let’s connect and get to know each other in the comments. #forestry #sustainability #GIS #environmentalscience