Working Groups

WG5: Forest Ecology

WG5

Leaders

Emily Lines

WG5 Leader

Department of Geography, University of Cambridge

erl27@cam.ac.uk

United Kingdom

Jesper Erenskjold Moeslund

WG5 Co-leader

Aarhus University

jesper.moeslund@bios.au.dk

Denmark

WG5

Description of the WG5

WG5 is an application-oriented WG, similar to WG4. In this case, the focus is on the implementation of novel terrestrial-based technologies for forest ecology research purposes. In the beginning, it will identify already available best practices. The WG5 closely works with WG1-3 to identify all possibilities from data collection, data fusion, and processing points of view.

Based on the protocols and identified possibilities by WG1-3, WG5 will synchronize the data acquisition and processing together with possible data sources from other remote sensing techniques to address the forest ecosystem processes on the tree and sub-tree level of detail. An important task of the WG5 will be the identification and dissemination with stakeholders which are mainly scientists. This task will be carried out in cooperation and guidance with WG6.

Tasks

WG5-T1: Identifying and proposing suitable forest stands and tree characteristics and parameters from a forest ecology point of view for possible assessment by terrestrial-based technologies.

WG5-T2: Identifying best-suited methodologies and technologies for various forest ecological purposes for assessment in cooperation with WG1-3.

WG5-T3: Creating protocols for assessment of identified usage of three-dimensional terrestrial-based technologies for forest ecology

WG5-T4: Recognizing important stakeholders and dissemination with stakeholders in cooperation with WG6.

Milestone

WG5-M1: Workshop on forest ecology applications of terrestrial-based technologies with stakeholders

Structure

Meet the other Working Groups

WG1: Laser- and Image-based Data Collection

The WG1 primarily focuses on different aspects of data collection by novel terrestrial-based technologies suitable to capture and generate 3D point clouds of individual trees as well as forest ecosystems.

WG2: Data Fusion

The WG2 focuses on the fusion of data produced by novel terrestrial-based technologies data with other remote sensing data. The aim is to establish the link between terrestrial data in the frame of large-scale applications at regional, national, or even global levels.

WG3: Laser- and Image-based Point Cloud Processing

The WG3 is divided into three main aspects of point cloud processing: pre-processing, processing, and evaluation of results. Pre-processing is an important step for both laser- and image-based point clouds. And it is a very crucial step for photogrammetry where the two-dimensional images are processed into 3D point clouds.

WG4: Precision Forestry

WG4 is working on the application part of the Action. WG4 focuses on the usage of novel terrestrial-based technologies and techniques within precision forestry. Mainly on forest stands and individual tree parameters, that could be used for forest inventory, monitoring, and management.

WG6: Dissemination, knowledge gaps identification, and cooperation guidance

WG6 is responsible for identifying important stakeholders and target audiences at the national, European, and global levels. It will establish correct and efficient communication with all parties, in order to disseminate the findings and results.

COST

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.

ACTION CA20118

3DForEcoTech project aims to establish a strong network of scientists and stakeholders and sensor manufacturers to synchronise the knowledge, to develop general protocols and algorithms for forest ecosystem state survey and forest functioning, and to make these novel technologies available to a broad audience.

Action Details

MoU – 058/21
CSO Approval date – 25/05/2021
Start date – 13/10/2021
End date – 12/10/2025

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