Forest innovation hubs knowledge plattform

6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Retort for the production of barbecue charcoal and biochar from local waste wood Olis coal

Barbecue charcoal often reaches consumers via long transportation routes and from dubious sources. Locally produced charcoal from scrap sawmill or landscape wood would be much more ecological. A small retort with a capacity of 1m3 of wood and complete exclusion of oxygen can be used to convert local wood into high-quality charcoal. For this purpose, wood cuttings from a local sawmill or poor quality hardwood are manually fed into the retort and converted into coal of the highest quality over 4 - 8 hours. This can generate additional income on a forestry operation or a part-time farm and also reduce the burden on the environment. The waste heat can be used via a heat exchanger to heat living space or for drying processes, e.g. in the timber industry.

Products, markets, trade

Forest-based bio/circular economy

Switzerland

Bern

FR

EN

DE

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https://oliskohle.ch/en/home

5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Swiss «date wood» with digital proof of origin Date wood app

"We are the platform that digitizes the cycle of the resource wood. In addition to building regional networks, we are committed to promoting Swiss wood, regional value creation as well as sustainability." Tracking of stemwood from harvesting site, through the whole supply chain to end costumer done with mobile app and blockchain technology.

Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics

Traceability tools

Switzerland

Bern

Digital solution

EN

DE

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https://www.urstamm.ch/

5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Cable yarding simulation VeroSim Cable Yarding

Based on the forest digital twin, timber harvesting with a cable crane can be simulated. Working times, machine hours and the timber assortments produced are added up and displayed graphically. The results can be used to compare different variants of line layout and intervention strength and thus determine an optimum.

Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics

Advice and services for forest owners

Austria

Switzerland

Digital solution

DE

EN

FR

bp_seilkransimulation4.0.pdf

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https://www.bfh.ch/en/research/research-projects/2021-297-267-347/

5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Firewood for all Ukrainians

"Firewood for all Ukrainians" is a state-owned online store where people can buy firewood in few clicks and have it delivered to their homes. Foresters accept online orders from Ukrainians. This service makes it easier and more convenient to buy firewood in the country.

Products, markets, trade

Marketing platforms

Digital solution

UK

EN

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https://drovae.gov.ua/uk/

1.- Improve forest resilience and adaption to climate change

RED FAITH as a tool of digital forestry and development of forests RED FAITH

RED FAITH - Restoring Ecological Diversity of Forests with Airborne Imaging Technologies. Digital forestry: precision technology and knowledge for the development of forest aiming reduction of invasive species and analyzation of the surface. Due to the project the data collection was created with drones and based on the remote sensing datas the forest could be developed thus the forestry could be a service of the sustainability.

Forest management, ecosystem, resilience

Data platforms, data hubs

Digital solution

HR

EN

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https://redfaith.hu

6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Innovative pellets made of forest and/or agricultural biomass INOPELET

Innovative pellets made of forest and/or agricultural biomass and wood residue to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to environmental protection through reduction of CO₂ emissions

Research and development

HR

EN

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https://www.bjelin.com/en/company

6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products