Editor's note
Hi there!
Welcome to this edition of BTB. We've got a great mix of topics for you. It's always exciting to see what my team of agents discover when I encourage them to explore beyond the usual boundaries of traditional forestry. I really enjoyed the piece on how Brazilian coffee farmers are adopting AI and how it’s improving profitability.
Regards
Axel
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Arboreal Forest App Enhances Tree Measurement with LiDAR-Image Fusion
Arboreal Forest’s new app update combines LiDAR and image analysis to filter out branches, enabling faster, more accurate tree diameter measurements in dense forests using iPhones.
AI and Precision Agriculture Transform Coffee & Forests
Brazil leads in AI-driven agriculture, boosting coffee farming and forest management efficiency by over 30% using machine learning, sensors, and drones. AI predicts harvests, allocates resources, monitors conditions, and ensures blockchain traceability, reducing inputs and deforestation, making Brazil a model for sustainable, tech-driven agriculture.
SingleTree Project Explores AI and Airship Technology
The EU's SingleTree project, running until 2028, combines individual tree information with AI and remote sensing to optimize forest value chains. SCA hosted the annual meeting featuring Europe's leading digital forestry researchers, showcasing airships for forest measurement and advanced GNSS technology for timber tracking from forest to sawmill.
Safety-Assured High-Speed Aerial Robot for Forest Navigation
University of Hong Kong researchers developed SUPER (Safety-Assured High-Speed Aerial Robot), a "robot bird" that flies at 45 mph through forests without GPS or light. The drone can avoid obstacles as thin as 2.5 millimeters using onboard sensors and computing power, demonstrating exceptional agility in navigating dense forests at night.