{"id":4466,"date":"2023-04-05T21:06:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T21:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/?p=4466"},"modified":"2024-12-22T23:35:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T13:35:11","slug":"linda-planet-the-collectivecrunch-game-changer-for-sustainable-forests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/linda-planet-the-collectivecrunch-game-changer-for-sustainable-forests\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out How AI Is Transforming Sustainable Forest Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine being able to monitor changes to biodiversity and carbon storage in near-real time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using artificial intelligence (AI) foresters will soon be able to use data to make informed decisions about sustainable forest management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched yesterday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collectivecrunch.com\/\">CollectiveCrunch&#8217;s <\/a>&#8216;Linda Planet&#8217; is a cutting-edge instrument assisting forest experts in evaluating the health of forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool observes and records shifts in forest biodiversity and carbon sequestration instantly, allowing foresters to oversee ecosystems more proficiently and resourcefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Rolf Schmitz, co-founder of CollectiveCrunch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to change the world\u2019s understanding of forests by providing the most accurate, scalable and timely forest analytics possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"PVBZyFvB4EU\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Using AI to create a dynamic forest inventory model, Collective Crunch\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVBZyFvB4EU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI is shaping the way we live &#8211; and forest management is no different. In 2020, CollectiveCrunch CEO spoke about the power of AI in transforming sustainable forest management. Footage courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JTiedepuisto\">@JTiedepuisto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough solutions like Linda Planet, we can enable sustainable forestry, assist in the mitigation of carbon losses, and bring transparency to forest carbon markets to spearhead the fight against climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbon reporting and the fight against climate change<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The need for greater transparency in carbon market reporting is driving the need for data-driven forest carbon management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/srccl\/\">According to the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change <\/a>(IPCC), sustainable forest management can play an important role in increasing carbon stocks &#8211; with <a href=\"https:\/\/fsc.org\/en\/newscentre\/fsc-forest-carbon-monitoring-tool-ready-for-use\">FSC <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/pefc.org\/news\/carbon-stock-and-emissions-mapping-pafc-leads-the-way\">PEFC <\/a>certification now requiring forest carbon monitoring as part of their certification standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"G96U3PQzlRc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Urban Heat Island effect is defined by climate differences between rural and urban areas.\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G96U3PQzlRc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In 2021 Wood Central Southeast Asia Contributor Ken Hickson spoke to Associate Professor Winston Chow, a contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Footage courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@protiotypedesignscience6912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@protiotypedesignscience6912<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Linda Planet offers a scientific and data-based solution to the uncertainty and subjectivity often found in forest carbon assessments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8A37F08F-7E06-4390-94E7-293467E359AF.jpeg\" alt=\"The AI-based Linda Planet solution eliminates the uncertainty and subjectivity associated with forest carbon assessments by providing a scientific and data-driven approach to forest carbon management.\" class=\"wp-image-4487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8A37F08F-7E06-4390-94E7-293467E359AF.jpeg 663w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8A37F08F-7E06-4390-94E7-293467E359AF-600x418.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8A37F08F-7E06-4390-94E7-293467E359AF-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8A37F08F-7E06-4390-94E7-293467E359AF-603x420.jpeg 603w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/8A37F08F-7E06-4390-94E7-293467E359AF-100x70.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The AI-based Linda Planet solution eliminates the uncertainty and subjectivity associated with forest carbon assessments by providing a scientific and data-driven approach to forest carbon management.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is achieved through closely monitoring changes and potential damages in near real-time, as well as aiding in the prediction of forest carbon stock growth and decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By closely monitoring alterations and potential harm, Linda Planet aids in minimising the loss of forest carbon value and supports the projection of forest carbon stock fluctuations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool ensures the accountability of carbon assets behind an offset and provides the transparency necessary for credible carbon development through the AI backbone of the Linda platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking biodiversity and resilience of forests<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The technology will, for the first time, uncover the true scale of biodiversity loss. According to Rolf Schmitz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe dramatic loss of biodiversity in the forestry ecosystem is a serious global challenge. Linda Planet provides continuous visibility into the forest status and timely assessment of disturbances.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s not just about loss of biodiversity but also increased resilience of forests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Linda Planet can identify dead trees in near-real time, providing continuous visibility into the forest status and timely assessment of disturbances.\" class=\"wp-image-4503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-600x422.jpg 600w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-1536x1079.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-696x489.jpg 696w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-1068x751.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-598x420.jpg 598w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min-1320x928.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Deadtree-detection-min.jpg 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Linda Planet can identify dead trees in near-real time, providing continuous visibility into the forest status and timely assessment of disturbances.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Schmitz explains that resilient forests better withstand natural disturbances and require less time for recovery, reducing the need for clearing trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biodiverse forests provide habitats for a wide range of species and ensure that ecosystems remain intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to track changes in resilience and biodiversity at scale is necessary to address the environmental challenges on the road towards global sustainable forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CollectiveCrunch &amp; Verra Carbon Accreditation Program<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>CollectiveCrunch is a solutions provider that is approved by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/verra.org\/\">Verra<\/a>, a non-profit organisation that operates standards in environmental and social markets, including the world\u2019s leading carbon crediting program, the&nbsp;<em>Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/verra.org\/verra-and-fsc-sign-mou-to-enable-concurrent-certification-process\/\">In April 2022<\/a>, Verra signed a MoU with FSC International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MoU outlined a workplan to help forestry projects that meet the requirements of both organisations to opt for cross-certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CollectiveCrunch has been developing state-of-the-art AI-based technologies for the forest sector since 2016. Linda Forest today covers 23 million hectares of forest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the technology visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collectivecrunch.com\/news\/new-solution-to-track-and-monitor-biodiversity-and-carbon\/\">CollectCrunch website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine being able to monitor changes to biodiversity and carbon storage in near-real time. Using artificial intelligence (AI) foresters will soon be able to use data to make informed decisions about sustainable forest management. Launched yesterday, CollectiveCrunch&#8217;s &#8216;Linda Planet&#8217; is a cutting-edge instrument assisting forest experts in evaluating the health of forests. 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