Big data and the forest

摘要

Forests cover 33% of land in the EU (215 Mha) and are a vital natural resource. Annually they sequestrate 719 Mt of CO2 and are an important habitat for threatened species. EU forests provide jobs and income for at least 3 million people. Forest biomass is already the most important source of renewable energy and accounts for half of the EU's total renewable energy consumption, which is estimated to double between 2010 and 2030. With the demand for biomass expected to keep growing, innovative digital solutions are needed to mobilise the available resources and optimise production through sustainable forest management practices.