A trans-Atlantic perspective on successful plantation establishment in boreal ecosystems: lessons learned and research opportunities DOI Creative Commons
Nelson Thiffault, Per Nordin, Amy Wotherspoon

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New Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56(1)

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Abstract Boreal forests, which account for one-third of the world’s forested areas, play a crucial role in global climate regulation and provide significant ecological, economic, cultural benefits. However, boreal ecosystems face substantial threats from change, leading to increased disturbances such as wildfires, insect outbreaks, disease. In response, reforestation emerges vital strategy maintaining restoring forest cover. this perspective paper, we summarize some recent research on plantation establishment eastern North America Scandinavia, emphasizing effectiveness mechanical site preparation (MSP), species-specific responses, soil nutrient dynamics. We suggest key areas future research, including long-term sustainability MSP, development adaptive strategies variability, optimization planting techniques, integration technological advances. Addressing these needs will support silviculture practices that enhance stands resilience productivity, helping meet objectives mitigate impacts change. aim stimulate regional, national, international initiatives, contributing ecosystems.

Language: Английский

Global coverage path planner in 2.5 dimensions for nonholonomic vehicles DOI Creative Commons
Erik Arvidsson, Magnus Karlberg, Håkan Lideskog

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International Journal of Forest Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: March 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Pathfinder: a tool for operational planning of forest regeneration on clearcuts DOI Creative Commons
Linnea Hansson, A. L. Rowell, Mikael Rönnqvist

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Journal of Forestry Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 36(1)

Published: March 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Vision-based planting position selection system for an unmanned reforestation machine DOI Creative Commons
Songyu Li, Morgan Rossander, Håkan Lideskog

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Forestry An International Journal of Forest Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 23, 2024

Abstract Research on automated seedling planting systems in forestry is a crucial aspect of automation. This paper introduces the development vision-based position selection system, integrated with hardware and software components an unmanned forest machine platform. Developed around object detection as core, this research presents comprehensive system consisting two main functionalities: (i) A vision that performs obstacle localization, providing estimated types, sizes, positions to plant planner function. (ii) function utilizes information plan plantable areas selects suitable locations. The has been tested field we found it effectively determine locations ground clear-cut. implementation lays foundation for subsequent operations. Furthermore, automation reduces need manual labor enhances precision, contributing improved health ecological balance. Looking ahead, offers insights into future operations, making strides automating management, achieving cost-effectiveness, facilitating restoration.

Language: Английский

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Cybersecurity Pathways Towards CE-Certified Autonomous Forestry Machines DOI
Mazen Mohamad, Ramana R. Avula, Peter Folkesson

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Published: June 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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A trans-Atlantic perspective on successful plantation establishment in boreal ecosystems: lessons learned and research opportunities DOI Creative Commons
Nelson Thiffault, Per Nordin, Amy Wotherspoon

et al.

New Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56(1)

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Abstract Boreal forests, which account for one-third of the world’s forested areas, play a crucial role in global climate regulation and provide significant ecological, economic, cultural benefits. However, boreal ecosystems face substantial threats from change, leading to increased disturbances such as wildfires, insect outbreaks, disease. In response, reforestation emerges vital strategy maintaining restoring forest cover. this perspective paper, we summarize some recent research on plantation establishment eastern North America Scandinavia, emphasizing effectiveness mechanical site preparation (MSP), species-specific responses, soil nutrient dynamics. We suggest key areas future research, including long-term sustainability MSP, development adaptive strategies variability, optimization planting techniques, integration technological advances. Addressing these needs will support silviculture practices that enhance stands resilience productivity, helping meet objectives mitigate impacts change. aim stimulate regional, national, international initiatives, contributing ecosystems.

Language: Английский

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