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

Software for mobilisation and efficient use of resources involved in transportation of timber from forest to destination location (LLA)

Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Collaboration platforms, logistical hubs
Digital solution
OG has developed a software solution to optimize timber transportation logistics from forests to processing facilities, benefiting both forest owners and local transport companies. The tool helps forest owners estimate and map timber resources, while offering transport companies an easy-to-use platform for planning and managing deliveries. It features real-time data input, GPS tracking, and route optimization, enabling more efficient transportation. The system reduces no-load truck kilometers by streamlining operations, improving resource management, and addressing the logistical challenges of handling diverse timber types from multiple locations.
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6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Development of a prototype crosslaminated timber panel made from local timber to improve the construction of buildings in terms of sustainability (Grup Boix)

Spain
Cataluña
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
The project assessed the technical and economic feasibility of manufacturing cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in Catalonia using local timber. A prototype was created, evaluating wood processing, product quality, and market potential. Results indicated strong material performance but challenges in cost and availability of raw materials. Further research is suggested to enhance processing yields and competitiveness. Overall, CLT production in Catalonia is technologically feasible, with potential for growth in demand.
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https://www.arescat.cat/es/2018/11/23/arescat-participa-en-lo-proyecto-desarroll…
2.- Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors

Improving the bond between steel and synthetic cable (MUCAS)

Spain
Cataluña
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
It examines the low usage of synthetic cable in Catalonia's timber harvesting due to its high cost and rapid wear. It proposes a solution involving a synthetic-steel bond in the cable's last meters to reduce abrasion and extend lifespan. The project aims to develop effective bonding techniques that enhance the cable's performance and promote its advantages, ultimately improving its adoption in the industry.
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PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Improving the bond between steel and synthetic cable (MUCAS)
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https://www.grupboix.com/en/cooperation-for-innovation-improving-the-union-betwe…
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Development of an efficient logging system using the LOGGFORCAT boom harvester (SINGULARWOOD)

Spain
Cataluña
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
LOGGFORCAT is a project that developed a 15-meter telescopic arm prototype for efficient forest clearing. The system improves safety, boosts yield, and reduces environmental impact by streamlining tree clearing and stacking for transport, validated through pilot tests.
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https://singularwood.cat/
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Rural property management platform (PROMINIFUN)

Spain
Ownership, cooperation
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Recent land use changes have led to the abandonment of rural forest areas in Spain. The Rustic Property Management Platform helps manage plots, connect owners, and facilitate transactions, offering tools for inventory, profitability, and fire risk analysis.
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https://gestion.minifundio.es/
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Innovation in products, processes and marketing to introduce local woods with special, greater value-added characteristics to the Catalan market (SINGULARWOOD)

Spain
Cataluña
Products, markets, trade
Forest-based bio/circular economy
The project aims to add value to unique wood types from Catalonian forests by innovating processing, marketing, and distribution. Through the "SingularWood" initiative, it offers minimally processed, high-quality wood for craftsmen, enhancing market value and supporting local forestry.
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https://singularwood.cat/
6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Social network of sustainable forest use for the production of biomass for thermal purposes (Calor Rural)

Spain
Cataluña
Forest-based bio/circular economy
A collective forest biomass management model in rural areas could enhance the circular economy by reducing fire risks, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating jobs. This approach optimizes forest biomass use for thermal energy, bolstering local economies, promoting renewable energy, and offering job opportunities, especially for youth and women, to counteract rural depopulation.
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PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Social network of sustainable forest use for the production of biomass for thermal purposes
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https://teder.org/proyectos-finalizados/grupo-operativo-calor-rural/
4.- Ensure a well-trained workforce through attractive skills development and education

Mapping forest assortment at parcel level to support wood mobilization (GO-SURF)

Italy
Toscana
Inventory, monitoring
Products, markets, trade
The Wood Assortments Map offers parcel-level details, serving as a support tool for forest managers within the project to quantify the potential value of the forest.
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PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Mapping forest assortment at parcel level to support wood mobilization
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5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

UAV to map growing stock volume for shared forest management plans (PRI.FOR.MAN)

Italy
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
The PRI.FOR.MAN project developed a Decision Support System for shared forest management, using national forest inventory and LiDAR data to map resources.
EN
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5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Growing Stock Volume mapping using Remote Sensing Data (For.track)

Italy
Inventory, monitoring
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
The OG-FOR.TRACK project developed a modular Decision Support System to simplify Precision Forestry practices, transferring research-based methods to forestry companies using GIS, remote sensing, spatial modeling, and algorithms integrated into Decision Support Systems.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Growing Stock Volume mapping using Remote Sensing Data
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2.- Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors

Map accessibility to forest parcel to support wood mobilization (GO-SURF)

Italy
Toscana
Inventory, monitoring
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
In the context of the GO-SURF project, an algorithm has been developed to link the forest road network, slope data, and distance from the roads to create maps assessing the accessibility of each forest parcel.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Map accessibility to forest parcel to support wood mobilization
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6.- Grow the forest-based bioeconomy through circular use and value-added products

Prefabricated modular construction system made from Normandy hardwoods (BBN)

France
Wood construction industry
“Bâtiment Bois de Normandie” (Wood construction in Normandy) seeks to develop a prefabricated modular construction system based on hardwood from Normandy, enabling the construction of houses, collective housing and public buildings
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PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Prefabricated modular construction system made from Normandy hardwoods
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https://www.batimentboisdenormandie.fr/
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

New methodology for Douglas-fir timber qualification (Do.Na.To)

Italy
Toscana
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
The Do.Na.To project tested a rapid method for analysing Douglas fir roundwood in order to classify its timber for structural uses, in order to create the conditions for a more profitable use of Douglas fir in Italy.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - New methodology for Douglas-fir timber qualification
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5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Wood potentially available for harvesting activities (PRI.FOR.MAN)

Italy
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Inventory, monitoring
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Development of methodologies to enable companies to identify areas of higher value.
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Wood potentially available for harvesting activities
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5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool (FAGUS)

Spain
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
For the first time, structural grading tools for Spanish beech wood have been developed. Both visual and mechanical grading methods will enable its use in structural products like beams, pillars, and glued laminated timber.
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PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool
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https://gofagus.es/

Challenges

Improve forest resilience and adaption to climate change

Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors

Activate private owners and cooperative forest management

Ensure a well-trained workforce through attractive skills development and education

Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

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

Raise public awareness, social acceptance and political support for forestry

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