{"id":514,"date":"2026-02-17T12:57:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geocenter.fi\/?page_id=514"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:30:02","slug":"metsatalous-ja-ymparisto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geocenter.fi\/en\/etusivu\/metsatalous-ja-ymparisto\/","title":{"rendered":"FORESTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id514_6609e3-cb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column514_0d5e4c-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/geocenter.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image019-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Puut\" class=\"wp-image-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geocenter.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image019-edited.jpg 500w, https:\/\/geocenter.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image019-edited-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column514_48e601-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column514_48e601-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column514_48e601-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable management with digital information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable use of natural resources and monitoring of the state of the environment require accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information. Traditional field surveys are slow and only cover a small part of the picture. Laser scanning (LiDAR) has revolutionized this field by providing an accurate 3D view of forest structure, biomass and landforms \u2013 even under thick foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In forestry and environmental research, laser scanning is a bridge between economic productivity and biodiversity. It enables \u201dprecision forestry,\u201d where every action is based on measured data, not estimates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">What is laser scanning used for in forestry and environmental research?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology enables the analysis of ecosystems in a way that was previously impossible:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forest inventory:<\/strong> Identifying tree length, density, trunk number and tree species over large areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biodiversity monitoring:<\/strong> Analysis of forest vertical structure (layering) and habitat quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment of biomass and carbon stocks:<\/strong> Accurate calculations of the forest&#039;s carbon sequestration capacity and the amount of timber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrological models and flood risk management:<\/strong> Mapping landforms to predict runoff routes and flood areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coastal and water research:<\/strong> Bathymetric laser scanning (green laser) enables mapping of shallow coastal waters and river beds below the surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does laser scanning help professionals in the field?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For professionals, LiDAR is a tool that combines economic efficiency and environmental responsibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Accurate tree stand information without field visits<\/strong> A forest professional can analyze entire forest areas from their computer. Scanning provides a much more accurate measure of the length and volume of a stand than an aerial photograph alone, as the laser penetrates the canopy and measures each tree individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Optimization of logging and silviculture operations<\/strong> Thanks to an accurate terrain model, forest machine routes can be planned in advance to avoid soft terrain and minimize soil damage. This saves fuel and protects nature. An accurate forest model also enables the use of autonomous forest machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Reliable verification of carbon footprint<\/strong> International sustainability standards require accurate data on carbon sinks. Laser scanning provides a scientifically valid and repeatable way to measure biomass, which is vital for carbon trading and climate goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Effective natural disaster forecasting<\/strong> Estimating the fuel load (dead wood and undergrowth) of forest fires or quickly mapping the extent of storm damage can be done efficiently with laser scanning. Monitoring slope stability and assessing landslide hazards are also made easier with accurate 3D data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Ecosystem protection<\/strong> Researchers can identify valuable natural sites, such as old-growth forests or special habitats, without having to disturb the delicate ecosystem on site. 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