Metsä Group, an international forest industry group and frontrunner in the sustainable bioeconomy, and CollectiveCrunch, a leading AI company specializing in forestry solutions, have partnered to educate forest owners about potential threats to their forests. We have released an innovative solution that provides detailed and timely information about
“Bark beetles and storm damage pose a significant threat to forest health, with consequent significant economic and ecological consequences,” said Co-Founder and CEO of Collective Crunch. Jarkko Lipponen said. “Detecting early signs of bark beetles and monitoring changes such as storm damage in near real-time is essential for forest owners to take prompt and appropriate action to mitigate its impact.”
In response to this critical need, the joint effort, launched in December 2022, is an advanced AI-based solution that enables early detection of bark beetle outbreaks and near real-time monitoring of storm damage in forest ecosystems. culminated in the development of
AI-based solution detects early signs of bark beetles and stress in specific forest areas
AI-powered solutions combine and analyze disparate data sets to detect subtle patterns and anomalies associated with bark beetle infestations. This will give forest owners access to near real-time information and precise location-based insights to effectively address the risks posed by bark beetles and storm damage.
“The solution developed in collaboration between the Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch not only detects bark beetle infestations and storm damage. It provides valuable information on the health and risks of the industry,” Lipponen said. “The solution can detect deadwood, which will allow us to better understand the value of biodiversity within our forests. It enables informed decision-making about sustainable forest management practices and promotes the protection of important biodiversity and ecological balance.”
Actionable information for efficient decision making
“By combining data with CollectiveCrunch’s AI capabilities, we will be able to provide forest owners with the tools they need to protect their precious resources,” said Ori Reino, director of digitalization at metsa group. says. “Forest owners can now proactively identify areas vulnerable to bark beetle infestations, including the impact of storm damage. Forest health and productivity can be maintained while ensuring that the ability to efficiently detect and respond to these threats provides significant value to forest owners, protecting investments and ensuring the long-term health of forest ecosystems. It contributes to physical resilience.”
Metsä Group is currently finalizing the integration and testing the product. Customers will be able to access the product through the Metsa Group application from August.
“The collaboration between Metsa Group and CollectiveCrunch highlights the power of industry-leading expertise and technological advances in addressing the pressing challenges facing the forestry sector,” concludes Lipponen. “We are pleased to offer a solution that enables forest owners to implement their commitment to responsible and efficient forest management.”
