Foresting Tomorrow

It’s that time of year again! For our final episode of 2025, we return to our traditional recording spot—Skallerup Seaside Resort in northern Denmark—for a cosy and reflective Christmas special. This time, all three hosts are present, gathered around a very full table of æbleskiver, lukewarm gløgg, and open-hearted reflections. No news segments. No guests. Just an honest conversation about the yea...

This week we’re joined by Peter Hasulyó—the Hungarian forester-turned-journalist behind ForestryBrief , one of Europe’s fastest-growing forestry newsletters. We trace Peter’s journey from timber trade to publishing, and explore what inspired him to launch a global newsletter on forest policy, tech, and market dynamics—published twice a week. But the real focus of this episode? Forestry’s public im...

We start with the gift that keeps on giving: the EUDR. Parliament and Council are now mostly aligned on a major revision - postponements for all, simplified due diligence, and a lighter process for small forest owners and farmers. But what actually happens next? We untangle the latest twists in the regulatory saga and look at what might be under the tree (or missing) before New Year’s Eve. Then we...

We kick off with a local twist: recent Danish elections saw barely a whisper about forests or nature - despite many municipalities quietly working on ambitious reforestation plans. We explore how places like Aalborg Kommune are expanding their forest cover, and why turning farmland into forest remains a huge political and economic challenge. Then it’s off to space. Again. Planet has launched “OWL”...

We kick off with more EUDR updates: micro and small operators might catch a break - but only if they’re truly small. We break down what the European Commission’s latest proposal actually means, and why it’s still a mess for … everybody!? Then we turn up the heat - literally. The UN now says the 1.5°C climate target is likely out of reach. We discuss new projections, rising global temperatures, and...

Autumn’s here, and so is a new wave of forest innovation. We kick off with an update on the EUDR delay drama - nothing’s been voted on yet, but small companies might get more time while the rest are still expected to comply. What happens next? Then we go orbital: ESA’s Biomass satellite sends its first forest maps, and we revisit SMOS a 15-year-old satellite unexpectedly helping us estimate biomas...

In this week’s episode, we kick off with a soap opera… literally. From Days of Our Lives to the drama of EUDR, we dive deep into the EU’s forest regulation rollercoaster. Is it postponed or not? We look at key dates, industry responses, and why major companies like Nestlé and Ferrero are pushing against delay - even as technical failures with the TRACES system continue. Then we go full sci-fi: hum...

We’re back with a deep dive into one of the most talked-about topics in forestry right now: the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) - and its second major delay. In this episode, we untangle the ambitions, technical hurdles, and industry frustrations surrounding what was meant to be a global benchmark for traceability and legality in forest-related products. We explore what EUDR actually demands, h...

We’re back! After a long summer break, season 3 kicks off with satellites, timber losses, and surprising wood applications. First up, we look to the skies with Muon Space’s new satellite constellation, FireSat, designed to detect wildfires as small as 5x5 metres from space. With a 20-minute revisit time across the globe, could this change how early we respond to forest fires? Next, we explore a so...

In this final episode before the summer break, we reflect on a packed few weeks of forest innovation and debate—starting with Denmark’s Naturmødet and Sweden’s Elmia Wood Fair. From policy discussions to chainsaw sports, we explore the full spectrum of what forestry means today. We also revisit our live-recorded conversation with Aeon Group, diving into the untapped potential of forest data—from t...

In this on-the-road episode, we head to the forests of southern Sweden for Elmia Wood—one of Europe’s largest forestry fairs—celebrating its 50th anniversary with a spotlight on AI and innovation. We explore what happens when forest data moves beyond documentation—and starts driving strategy, investment, and impact. On stage with us is the team from Aeon Group: CEO Bolette Pedersen and Investment...

In this on-the-road episode, we leave the studio behind and head north to Naturmødet—Denmark’s biggest festival for nature, politics, and public dialogue. From muddy boots to sharp debates, we bring you conversations straight from the festival. You'll hear from nature advocate Alexander Holm, biodiversity professor Signe Normand, Danish Animal Ethics Council chair Bengt Holst, Client & Inn...

In this special episode, we sit down with Louise Frederikke Kofoed-Dam and Kristoffer Sparre from EcoTree—a company on a mission to make forestry accessible, investable, and nature-positive. They take us behind the scenes of their European projects, from restoring gravel pits in Denmark to reforesting fire-damaged land in France. We explore how they blend selective harvesting with biodiversity goa...

In this episode, we start with a breakthrough in wood-based materials: a new “super wood” that’s stronger than steel and ready for production. Made from compressed wood fibres, it promises to replace tropical hardwoods and even compete with concrete and steel in buildings—without cutting down endangered forests. From there, we head into Canada’s remote forests, where self-driving timber trucks hav...

In this episode, we kick things off with a jaw-dropping feat of timber engineering: Sweden is building a 400-meter wooden suspension bridge—its longest yet—proving once again that wood can do more than hold up a bookshelf. From there, we fly into Canada, where indigenous-led organisations and AI-powered drone swarms are teaming up to fight wildfires in remote and dangerous areas. These heavy-lift...

In this episode, we open with a papal plot twist: Pope Francis chose an untreated cypress coffin, crafted in secret by Vatican carpenters, as his final act of simplicity and stewardship. A symbolic gesture—or a quiet call to action on forest values? From there, we launch into orbit to unpack the European Space Agency’s new “space brolly”—a 12-metre radar satellite designed to scan 1.5 trillion tre...

In this episode, we kick off with a handcrafted bike made of nine tree species and Kevlar—because why not ride wood through mountain passes? From there, we launch into orbit to explore how NASA is using laser tech from the International Space Station to map forest health and canopy height. We then drop back to Earth and dive into a troubling report on how illegal Amazon timber is still flooding ma...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #26, we discuss a mix of climate data, international forestry trends, and digital monitoring innovations. We kick off with the surprising news that renewables just outpaced fossil fuels in U.S. electricity generation for the first time - what does that mean for forestry and the green tr...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #25, a Starlink sighting sparks a wide-ranging discussion - from satellites in the sky to sustainability on the ground. We explore how rising temperatures - despite La Niña - are accelerating stress on forests, revisit Denmark’s 2018 drought, and debate the role of mixed-species plantin...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #24, we’re joined by Stefano Puliti, Research Scientist at NIBIO - the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomic Research. Stefano shares his journey from Tuscany to the Nordic forestry scene and his work at the forefront of remote sensing and AI in forest management. We dive into the SingleTr...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #23, we explore North America’s tallest mass timber skyscraper breaking ground in Milwaukee and what it signals for the future of timber construction. We discuss how engineered wood is competing with steel and concrete, the role of digital modelling in mass timber buildings, and what it...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #22, we welcome Maximilian Pramreiter, Senior Scientist at BOKU University and host of the WoodCAST podcast. We start with an introduction to Max’s journey into wood science—beginning at HTL Kuchl, continuing through his studies in wood technology and management at BOKU University, and...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and now Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #21, we discuss how policy shifts and technological advancements are shaping forestry worldwide. First, we break down Trump’s executive order, which expands logging across 280 million acres of U.S. national forests, bypassing endangered species protections and raising concerns about...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #20, Jens and Benjamin welcome special guests Ben Gunneberg (UKWAS Chair) and Peter Wilson (UKWAS Working Group Chair). We begin with an introduction to these two distinguished guests, whose extensive and inspirational careers in UK forestry include roles in organisations such as the Timber Growers Associat...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #19, we take a quick trip down history lane to uncover the Lumber War—the long-standing softwood dispute between the U.S. and Canada. We also explore some key lessons learned from tariffs in general. Next, we shift our attention to chainsaw innovations, diving into the history of chainsaws and how they have...