New Research Validates Arboreal Forest App's Efficiency

We are pleased to share the findings from a recent Master's thesis by Arne Van Wolputte, which conducted an extensive evaluation of the Arboreal Forest app. This comprehensive study, conducted as part of the EU-funded INFORMA project, demonstrates the substantial potential of our application in advancing forest inventory and carbon certification processes.

Research Overview

The study conducted a thorough investigation into the efficiency and accuracy of the Arboreal Forest app as an alternative to traditional forest inventory methods. Through comparative analysis across two distinct European forest environments—Atlantic and Mediterranean—the research provides valuable insights into the application's capabilities in modernizing forest management practices.

Key Findings

Efficiency Improvements

• 71% increase in efficiency compared to conventional methods in Atlantic forests
• Only 0.58% difference in accuracy from traditional approaches
• Notable effectiveness in environments with large diameter trees

Economic and Practical Benefits

• Demonstrated cost-effectiveness for measuring above-ground biomass (AGB)
• Streamlined forest inventory processes
• Enhanced accessibility for various stakeholders

Environmental Adaptability

• Atlantic Forest Performance: Exceptional results with high accuracy
• Mediterranean Forest Results: Performance varied in areas with: High tree density, Small DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) trees, More complex forest structures

Implementation Recommendations

The research indicates optimal performance in:

• Mature forest stands
• Regular stand structures
• Boreal regions
• Continental forest environments

Impact on Climate Change Mitigation

The Arboreal Forest application serves as an essential tool in addressing climate change through:

• Precise forest carbon measurements
• Data-driven forest management decisions
• Streamlined carbon certification processes
• Enhanced understanding of forest carbon dynamics

Future Developments

These research findings validate our methodological approach to innovating forest inventory practices. As we continue to enhance and refine our technology, we maintain our commitment to supporting sustainable forest management and climate action through digital solutions.

You can read the full thesis here.