Sustainable Forestry ¶
Head: Dr. Janine Schweier
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The Research Group focuses on the provision of ecosystem services and the efficient use of biomass as a natural resource. Management solutions for the provision of ecosystem services are investigated, including sustainable forestry under the environmental and economic challenges of climate change. Further, to address the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources, the potential of wood for energy is investigated.
Main research questions ¶
- Ecosystem services: What decision support tools can we provide for the planning level to address climate change uncertainties (e.g., disturbances) and evolving socio-economic demands? How can biodiversity and forest ecosystem services be ensured in the best possible way through multifunctional management?
- Timber provision in a changing environment: How can measures be carried out more safely, in an environmentally friendly, and economically sustainable way? How can we optimize timber harvesting methods and the associated costs to ensure the best possible economic conditions for forest enterprises?
- Digitalization in forests: How can we effectively integrate digital remote sensing data along with machine learning and AI algorithms to develop models and visualizations that support forest management and help us effectively address currrent and future challenges?
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