WHY IS THE RISK OF TREE MORTALITY HIGH IN SOUTHEASTERN FINLAND? Climate stress is stronger in Southeast Finland than elsewhere Tree mortality has increased significantly in Finland over the past few years. However, this increase is not evenly distributed across the country but is strongly concentrated in Southeast Finland. Why is this the case? The...
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Remote sensing in bark beetle damage monitoring
REMOTE SENSING IN BARK BEETLE DAMAGE MONITORING Detecting early-stage bark beetle infestations from the air is challenging. By “early stage,” we refer to the point when beetles have successfully overcome a tree’s natural defenses and started reproducing beneath the bark. A few weeks after this stage, the tree dies, leading to changes in its spectral...
New Methods for Urban Tree Health Monitoring
NEW METHODS FOR URBAN TREE HEALTH MONITORING KOKO Forest has developed innovative methods to enhance the planning and monitoring of street tree health. This progress presents a significant opportunity for cities to improve urban green space management, ensuring healthier and more resilient tree populations.
Extensive tree deaths uncovered in Estonia
EXTENSIVE TREE DEATHS UNCOVERED IN ESTONIA KOKO Forest’s innovative technology revealed 2.5 million dead trees in 3.2 million hectares of Estonian forests, battling the destructive European spruce bark beetle. Estonia’s lush forests face a severe threat from the European spruce bark beetle, a tiny but devastating invader. Estonia is not alone with this ecological crisis....