Foresting Tomorrow

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #18, we discuss a fascinating study conducted on 20,000 trees from 33 species across Europe. The study explores species detection using laser scanners and photogrammetry, with the best models achieving around 80% accuracy. We also revisit the topic of planting machines. A Swedish company, Plantma Forestry,...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #17, we are honoured to have Michael Koldsø from WSP Denmark in the studio. Michael describes himself as a passionate tree-geek, FSC, PEFC, and ISCC Auditor with a focus on forest, chain of custody, and biomass certification. In addition to his professional expertise, he is also a dedicated ultra-runner wit...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #16, we revisit our favourite satellite, LignoSat, and are thrilled to learn that it is now in Earth's orbit. We also discuss the main objective of wooden satellites—reducing space debris. Next, we turn our attention to the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles and the massive water shortages...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #15, we explore forestry practices beyond Denmark. Benjamin Lauridsen, a valued member of our Forsler team and a trained forest and landscape engineer, begins by offering an in-depth look at Denmark’s forestry practices, highlighting its unique strategies and challenges. From there, he takes us on a journey...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #14, The Christmas Special, we shift the focus to someone we rarely talk about – ourselves. We reflect on our journey into forestry, starting with robots for branch pruning and leading up to today, one year into the global rollout of Forsler. We also revisit our first Vlog from 2019 and share our outlook fo...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #13, we wrap up the 2024 season’s regular shows by exploring some mind-blowing wooden buildings, including the Wisdome in Stockholm. We also delve into adhesives in wood, the challenges they pose, and highlight Stora Enso's fossil-free adhesive as a promising solution. Turning our attention to wildfires, we...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #12, we discuss the outcomes of the recently held COP29. We also take a trip down memory lane, highlighting major milestones and explaining how the UNFCCC COPs function. In our extended feature, we dive deep into how models are used to project stand growth. We explore how these models are structured, tailor...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #11, we discuss the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat. We also cover the outcomes of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 and explore the role of virtual reality in training forestry professionals. In our extended feature, we wrap up our sensor series with a deep dive into the technology used for wil...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #10, we briefly revisit the U.S. presidential election and take a quick detour into how dogs use their senses to detect invasive species. We also shed light on the intense workload of wildfire firefighters and the staggering amount of calories they burn during a shift. In our extended feature, we dive into...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #9, we discuss the U.S. presidential election and explore the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House. We also touch on a fascinating development: computers adopting the human sense of smell. In our extended feature, we continue our journey into forestry sensors, unveiling SAR (Synthet...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #8, we discuss a new paper highlighting the growing trend of investors committing to nature-positive portfolios. We also cover the latest Nobel Prize winners and their fields of study. Continuing our exploration of sensors, we delve into eDNA technology, featuring a fascinating study where scientists use “e...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #7, we discuss Kodama Autopilot – a new take on remote-controlled machines for forestry. We also touch on the secrets of the Wood Wide Web before diving into the scandal of false labelling in cheese with high concentrations of... cellulose. Our extended feature kick-starts a series of deep dives into variou...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #6, we discuss the newly launched SingleTree project, which aims to create a digital value chain at the single-tree level. We also touch on Kelluu, which offers a new approach to aerial monitoring with autonomous airships! For the extended feature, we dive into various robots, like Tesla’s humanoid Optimus,...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #5, we discuss the proposal for an additional 12 months of phasing-in time for the EUDR, and an interesting study examining the effects of spraying water vapour onto mature pine tree crowns to understand the impact of soil and air drought in the context of climate change. In our extended feature, we explore...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #4, we continue our discussion on robots in forestry. This time, we talk about the AORO project: the world’s first AI harvesting machine. We discuss the progress of the project since it began in 2014, its current state, the technology used, and the safety concerns surrounding this exciting machine. We also...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #3, we discuss the first FSC-certified cycling tire. Rasmus elaborates on what defines a tree and puts Jens through a quiz on the oldest tree in the world. We also discuss Kraft lignin for battery production, Södra supplying Stora Enso, and we introduce next week’s topic: robotics in forestry. We kick off w...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #2, we cover robots, particularly planting robots. We talk about a robot called BraSatt, developed by a Swedish company called Södra, and discuss a drone planting company previously known as BioCarbon Engineering.

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #1, we cover the state of the world’s forests according to the UN, the use of remote sensing, especially LiDAR, and we discuss CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) in construction.

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. We explore the latest innovations in forestry, from remote sensing, drones, and AI, to groundbreaking uses of wood like Cross-Laminated Timber, nanocellulose, and wood-based bioplastics. With a blend of education, humour, and Danish "hygge," we aim to inspire and inform. Whether you're deep in the indust...