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

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

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.
Inventory, monitoring
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Italy
EN
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2.- Improve infrastructures and capacity of public actors

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

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.
Inventory, monitoring
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Italy
Toscana
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)

“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
Wood construction industry
France
EN
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)

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.
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Italy
Toscana
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)

Development of methodologies to enable companies to identify areas of higher value.
Inventory, monitoring
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Italy
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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)

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.
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Spain
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool
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https://gofagus.es/
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) of Fagus sylvatica (FAGUS)

A new LVL product using Spanish beech veneer has been developed, aiming to enhance the beech wood value chain. Tests show improved bending strength and stiffness compared to sawn timber, confirming the material's suitability.
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Spain
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) of Fagus sylvatica
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https://gofagus.es/
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains

Mechanical structural classification for Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica in the northern Iberian Peninsula approved by the European Normalization Committee (SiGCa)

For the first time in Spain, mechanical grading tools for maritime pine wood have been developed, enabling classification into C24 and C18 classes. These tools improve classification speed and accuracy.
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Spain
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Mechanical structural classification for Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica in the northern Iberian Peninsula a
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https://www.sigcamaderadecalidad.info/
8.- Other

Sylv'éclair a decision support tool for thinning in pine plantation (SPNA)

SYLV'ÉCLAIR and its database, developed as part of the OG SPNA project, are designed to collect data from stands composed mainly of maritime pines and to provide tailored advice for these stands.
Inventory, monitoring
Modelling, simulation, optimization
France
Digital solution
EN
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Sylv'éclair a decision support tool for thinning in pine plantation
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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

Other