Why is the risk of tree mortality high in Southeast Finland?
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...
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...
Why is monitoring tree health and disturbances in urban forests worthwhile?
WHY IS MONITORING TREE HEALTH AND DISTURBANCES IN URBAN FORESTS WORTHWHILE? Urban forests are multifunctional green infrastructures that provide a wide range of ecological, social, and economic benefits. They support biodiversity, offer essential recreational environments for residents, and contribute significantly to climate change mitigation as carbon sinks. However, urban forests are increasingly exposed to various...
Forest Health Analysis – data-driven insights for better decisions
FOREST HEALTH -ANALYSIS – DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS FOR BETTER DECISIONS Understanding forest health with AI and remote sensing Our Forest Health Analysis is based on remote sensing and deep learning models. The analysis provides valuable information on forest condition by mapping tree mortality. Both satellite and aerial imagery can be used as data sources, enabling large-scale...
Forest disturbances will increase in the future
FOREST DISTURBANCES WILL INCREASE IN THE FUTURE Climate change is accelerating the expansion of insect outbreaks, pathogens, and other forest pests worldwide. Warmer temperatures, prolonged growing seasons, and more frequent droughts create favorable conditions for many species to reproduce faster and expand into new regions. At the same time, trees under stress from heat and water shortages...
Summer 2025 – heatwaves and increasing forest damage risks
SUMMER 2025 - HEATWAVES AND INCREASING FOREST DAMAGE RISKS Summer weather conditions were exceptional in Finland The beginning of summer was cool and rainy, but July brought a drastic change in the weather. Finland experienced the most prolonged heatwave in recorded history, with temperatures exceeding 30°C. Such heat, combined with a lack of rain, has...
Adapting to a new reality: A tale of two forests
ADAPTING TO A NEW REALITY: A TALE OF TWO FORESTS Europe's Forests: Navigating Climate Change Through Adaptive Management Europe's forests face a critical juncture as climate change alters environmental conditions, necessitating a shift in forest management practices. A comparison of two contrasting scenarios highlights the urgency and potential of this transformation.
Natural enemies – good guys or bad guys?
NATURAL ENEMIES - GOOD GUYS OR BAD GUYS? The role of natural enemies in controlling pest populations Natural enemies such as predators, parasites, and pathogens are important regulators of pest populations in forest ecosystems. They help maintain forest health by controlling the number of economically harmful insects and balancing the ecosystem. The natural enemies of...
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.
Tapio expands its services portfolio with KOKO Forest
TAPIO, FINLAND’S LEADING PROVIDER OF FOREST MANAGEMENT ADVISORY, EXPANDS ITS SERVICES PORTFOLIO WITH KOKO FOREST’S REMOTE SENSING AND FOREST HEALTH MAPPING SOLUTION. This new service offered to Tapio's customers will help forest owners identify and prevent tree deaths caused by bark beetles and other pests and insects. KOKO Forest’s analysis identifies even individual dead trees...