Precision forestry is an advanced approach to forest management that utilizes cutting-edge technologies and data-driven techniques to optimize forest operations and resource management. It involves the application of highly repeatable measurements, actions, and processes to manage and harvest forest stands efficiently. This approach integrates various technologies such as satellite imagery, airborne sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), global positioning systems (GPS), and other geospatial tools to collect and analyze data about forest resources. These technologies enable forest managers to make informed decisions based on precise, site-specific information, leading to more sustainable and productive forest management
practices.
Precision forestry extends beyond just data collection and analysis. It also encompasses the use of advanced decision support systems, precision harvesting techniques, and wood traceability methods. By linking information between production and the wood supply chain, precision forestry involves resource managers and the environmental community in achieving the broader goal of sustainable forest management.
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- Thabiso Mdlovu (Author), 2024, Precision Forestry. Impact on Forest Health and Productivity, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1602643
